US Bridges

T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile W of Boiling Sprin · Structure no. 000000000070685

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches is a concrete culvert carrying T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-521 Sheeley Lane
CrossesUnkn Trib to Y Breeches
Location1 Mile W of Boiling Sprin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15043, -77.14125
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns T-521 Sheeley Lane over Unkn Trib to Y Breeches?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.