Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadHuntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 10 MI SW Huntingdon Pa · Structure no. CEPNABPA-000002
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Shy Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).