Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · S of Oregon Manheim Tp · Structure no. 000000000021149
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,387
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,041 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run carry?
About 10,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 272; Oregon Pk over Shirks Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.