US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft SE of Starrucca · Structure no. 000000000035891

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesShadigee Creek
Location1200 Ft SE of Starrucca
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89725, -75.46762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Shadigee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.