US Bridges

Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Pennsylvania · .4SW Lndisbrg Sherman Crk · Structure no. 000000000029751

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 154 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rte. T-333
CrossesSherman Creek
Location.4SW Lndisbrg Sherman Crk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33604, -77.30942
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Twp. Rte. T-333 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rte. T-333 over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.