US Bridges

T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run

Poor

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.Of Dudley · Structure no. 000000000018901

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT354 Minersville R
CrossesShoups Run
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of Dudley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.21645, -78.17668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T354 Minersville R over Shoups Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.