US Bridges

Dellville Rd. over Shermans Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Miles E.Of Dellville · Structure no. 000000000045183

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dellville Rd. over Shermans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dellville Rd. 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDellville Rd.
CrossesShermans Creek
Location1.0 Miles E.Of Dellville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37878, -77.0882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dellville Rd. over Shermans Creek built?

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

What condition is Dellville 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dellville Rd. over Shermans Creek carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dellville Rd. over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dellville Rd. over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.