US Bridges

Pa 305 over Shavers Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 452 Feet West of SR 4009 · Structure no. 000000000018637

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 305 over Shavers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 305 over Shavers Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 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 6 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 305
CrossesShavers Creek
Location452 Feet West of SR 4009
RouteState Highway 305
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6105, -78.00659
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2024)
Projected traffic1,718 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 305 over Shavers Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 305 over Shavers 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 305 over Shavers Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 305 over Shavers Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 305 over Shavers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.