US Bridges

SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.W. of Shermansdale · Structure no. 000000000029671

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3016; Twp RD
CrossesTrib Shermans Creek
Location2 Mi.S.W. of Shermansdale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3124, -77.17586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.