US Bridges

Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.S.E. Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000017445

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7,253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,999 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 696; S.Fayette
CrossesShirley Run
Location.75 Mi.S.E. Shippensburg
RouteState Highway 696
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04272, -77.51902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,253 (2023)
Projected traffic11,999 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run carry?

About 7,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 696; S.Fayette over Shirley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.