US Bridges

Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Pennsylvania · .2 SW Delv. Sherm.C Whtfd · Structure no. 000000000029759

Built
1810
215 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1810, so it is 215 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCovered Bridge Ln.
CrossesSherman Creek
Location.2 SW Delv. Sherm.C Whtfd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36356, -77.11644
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 1810, making it 215 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge Ln. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge Ln. over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.