US Bridges

SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek

Poor

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Shermandale · Structure no. 000000000029672

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3016; Twp RD over Trib Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 3016; Twp RD
CrossesTrib Shermans Creek
Location1 MI W of Shermandale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.31954, -77.16786
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1919, making it 106 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.