US Bridges

Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Chase Road Intersection · Structure no. 000000000024418

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Hll Road
CrossesE. Fork Harveys Creek
LocationChase Road Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25959, -75.99756
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2019)
Projected traffic92 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Hll Road over E. Fork Harveys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.