US Bridges

Pa 35 over Shade Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 168 Feet North of SR 2006 · Structure no. 000000000018611

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 35 over Shade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 35 over Shade Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 35
CrossesShade Creek
Location168 Feet North of SR 2006
RouteState Highway 35
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18769, -77.85606
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2024)
Projected traffic976 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$947,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 35 over Shade Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 35 over Shade Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 35 over Shade Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 35 over Shade Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 35 over Shade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.