Pa 601 over Shade Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Seanor · Structure no. 000000000031483
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 601 over Shade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 601 over Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 82 years old, older 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 601 over Shade Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Pa 601 over Shade 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 601 over Shade Creek carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 601 over Shade Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 601 over Shade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.