US Bridges

T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.6 Mile N of Fairhope · Structure no. 000000000031639

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesT850 Shaffer Run R
CrossesShaffers Run
Location2.6 Mile N of Fairhope
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.85886, -78.79364
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2032
Trucks27%
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 T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T850 Shaffer Run R over Shaffers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.