US Bridges

T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR 2022 & SR 2028 · Structure no. 000000000022560

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT395 Shaffer Road
CrossesHell Run
LocationBtw SR 2022 & SR 2028
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93174, -80.24037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is T395 Shaffer Road over Hell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T395 Shaffer Road over Hell Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.