Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Pennsylvania · At Clay Lick RD Intersect · Structure no. 000000000017686
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Shimpstown RD over Licking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.