US Bridges

SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2MI N of Shermsdle · Structure no. 000000000043509

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 2003; Twp RD
CrossesShermans Creek
Location2MI N of Shermsdle
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.34484, -77.15287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003; Twp RD over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.