T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek
PoorPosted for loadHuntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Se.Of Shade Gap · Structure no. 000000000018913
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T316 Appleby Road over Shade Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.