US Bridges

SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S. of Andersonburg · Structure no. 000000000029647

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 145 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3005;BISTLINE RD
CrossesShermans Creek
Location1.5 Mi.S. of Andersonburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33398, -77.47046
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2024)
Projected traffic109 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR3005;BISTLINE RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR3005;BISTLINE RD over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.