US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Near Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000029514

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,237
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,987 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesShermans Creek
LocationNear Bridgeport
RouteState Highway 74
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32929, -77.28617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2024)
Projected traffic2,987 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.