T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek
FairPosted for loadLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Sherks Church Road T-589 · Structure no. 000000000042907
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-589 Sherkschurch over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.