T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.9 Mile N of Fairhope · Structure no. 000000000031637
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.