SHADY LANE, T-461
Carrying SHADY LANE, T-461 over BOW CREEK
3 N HERSHY/EHANOVER/BOW, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHADY LANE, T-461
The SHADY LANE, T-461 bridge in Dauphin, Pennsylvania carries SHADY LANE, T-461 over BOW CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHADY LANE, T-461 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 175 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000014653
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHADY LANE, T-461 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SHADY LANE, T-461 against other structures in Dauphin and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SHADY LANE, T-461?
SHADY LANE, T-461 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHADY LANE, T-461 inspected?
SHADY LANE, T-461's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 175 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHADY LANE, T-461 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SHADY LANE, T-461?
SHADY LANE, T-461 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHADY LANE, T-461?
SHADY LANE, T-461 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SHADY LANE, T-461 and does age affect safety?
SHADY LANE, T-461 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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