US Bridges

US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Near Duncannon Boro · Structure no. 000000000029429

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309 in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 9,598 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,694 by 2032. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 11&15; SR 0011
CrossesShermans Creek; T-309
LocationNear Duncannon Boro
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates40.38331, -77.02899
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,598 (2023)
Projected traffic14,694 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309 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 US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309 carry?

About 9,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 11&15; SR 0011 over Shermans Creek; T-309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.