US Bridges

Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI NE of SR 45 · Structure no. 000000000069725

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSheesley Run Road
CrossesSheesley Run
Location1.2 MI NE of SR 45
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91389, -77.25081
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sheesley Run Road over Sheesley Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.