US Bridges

Pa 913 over Shoups Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile West of SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000018735

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 913 over Shoups Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 913 over Shoups Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 913
CrossesShoups Run
Location0.2 Mile West of SR 3015
RouteState Highway 913
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.209, -78.17744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,766 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 913 over Shoups Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 913 over Shoups 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 913 over Shoups Run carry?

About 1,766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 913 over Shoups Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pa 913 over Shoups Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.