US Bridges

SR 2021 over Shutes Run

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Fayette County, Pennsylvania · North Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016875

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2021 over Shutes Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2021 over Shutes Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,397 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2021
CrossesShutes Run
LocationNorth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90518, -79.68741
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2024)
Projected traffic3,397 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2021 over Shutes Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2021 over Shutes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2021 over Shutes Run carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2021 over Shutes Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2021 over Shutes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.