US Bridges

Pa 305 over Shavers Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mile East of SR 1029 · Structure no. 000000000018645

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 305 over Shavers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 305 over Shavers Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 305
CrossesShavers Creek
Location1.2 Mile East of SR 1029
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates40.62946, -77.94533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$961,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 305 over Shavers Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 305 over Shavers Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 305 over Shavers Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 305 over Shavers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.