US Bridges

Pa 305 over Shavers Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Petersburg · Structure no. 000000000045642

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 305 over Shavers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 305 over Shavers Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,651 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesPa 305
CrossesShavers Creek
LocationPetersburg
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates40.56961, -78.05021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,651 (2024)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 305 over Shavers Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 305 over Shavers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 305 over Shavers Creek carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 305 over Shavers Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 305 over Shavers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.