US Bridges

T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi.Sw.Of Masseyburg · Structure no. 000000000018899

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT536 Masseyburg RD
CrossesShaver Creek
Location1.2 Mi.Sw.Of Masseyburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64375, -77.93241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2024)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$845,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T536 Masseyburg RD over Shaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.