US Bridges

Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 S Newburg/Paxton Run · Structure no. 000000000014062

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesShady Road T-362
CrossesPaxton Run
Location1.5 S Newburg/Paxton Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11636, -77.55932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Road T-362 over Paxton Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.