US Bridges

Spring Road over Shermans Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Shermansdale · Structure no. 000000000045008

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Road over Shermans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Road over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,415 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Road
CrossesShermans Creek
LocationShermansdale
RouteState Highway 34
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.323, -77.1691
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,232 (2024)
Projected traffic15,415 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Road over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Road 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 Spring Road over Shermans Creek carry?

About 12,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Road over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Road over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.