T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek
PoorHuntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mi.S.Of Mooresville · Structure no. 000000000018952
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 136 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver 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 T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T518 Harper Hill R over Shaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.