US Bridges

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W of Landisburg · Structure no. 000000000029525

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 233; SR 0233
CrossesShermans Creek
Location1 Mi. W of Landisburg
RouteState Highway 233
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34037, -77.32546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2024)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 233; SR 0233 over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.