US Bridges

Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI North of SR 305 · Structure no. 000000000053843

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDiamond Valley RD
CrossesShavers Creek
Location0.25 MI North of SR 305
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.58255, -78.04594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic494 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Valley RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Valley RD over Shavers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).