US Bridges

Township Road 373 over Shannon Run

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · NW of Minet · Structure no. 000000000018533

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 373 over Shannon Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 373 over Shannon Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 116 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTownship Road 373
CrossesShannon Run
LocationNW of Minet
RouteCity Street 0T373
Coordinates39.77169, -80.14227
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$501,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 373 over Shannon Run built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Township Road 373 over Shannon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 373 over Shannon Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 373 over Shannon Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 373 over Shannon Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.