Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch
FairPotter County, Pennsylvania · At Sunken Br RD Intersect · Structure no. 000000000030493
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cpt Shelton Trail over Sunken Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.