US Bridges

3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 4.75 MI East of Blain · Structure no. 000000000029660

Built
1864
161 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1864 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 161 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries3008;COUCHTOWN RD
CrossesSherman Creek
Location4.75 MI East of Blain
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3506, -77.42423
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2023)
Projected traffic287 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$957,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 1864, making it 161 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman 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 3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 3008;COUCHTOWN RD over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.