US Bridges

Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W. of I-81 · Structure no. 000000000022820

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBiddledr OLDSR4024
CrossesShueys Run
Location1.5 Mi.W. of I-81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.42641, -76.55167
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2013)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Biddledr OLDSR4024 over Shueys Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.