US Bridges

T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000031653

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT825 Shaw Mines RD
CrossesCasselman River
Location1 Mi.S.Of Meyersdale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.79828, -79.04769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2032
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T825 Shaw Mines RD over Casselman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.