Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 N Hershy/Ehanover/Bow · Structure no. 000000000014653
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek 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 Lane T-461 over Bow Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Lane T-461 over Bow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.