Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run
GoodElk County, Pennsylvania · At West Br Hicks Run Road · Structure no. 000000000015776
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shaffer Draft Road over West Branch Hicks Run?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.