US Bridges

SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · At Dromgold · Structure no. 000000000029668

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3016; Twp RD
CrossesShermans Creek
LocationAt Dromgold
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34424, -77.19429
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2024)
Projected traffic982 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3016; Twp RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016; Twp RD over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.