US Bridges

Pa 722; Oregon RD over Shirks Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.W. of Oregon · Structure no. 000000000021298

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 722; Oregon RD over Shirks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 722; Oregon RD 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 6,451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,572 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 722; Oregon RD
CrossesShirks Run
Location0.75 Mi.W. of Oregon
RouteState Highway 722
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11335, -76.26283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,451 (2024)
Projected traffic7,572 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 722; Oregon RD over Shirks Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 722; Oregon RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 722; Oregon RD over Shirks Run carry?

About 6,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 722; Oregon RD over Shirks Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 722; Oregon RD over Shirks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.