US Bridges

Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 NE N.Grmntn Shrm/Jcks · Structure no. 000000000029711

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt.Pleasant Rd.
CrossesSherman Creek
Location1.5 NE N.Grmntn Shrm/Jcks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31517, -77.54537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt.Pleasant 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mt.Pleasant Rd. over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.