Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SW N Grmntwn/Sherman · Structure no. 000000000029742
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Upper Buck 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 Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Buck RD over Sherman Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.