T825 SHAW MINES RD
Carrying T825 SHAW MINES RD over CASSELMAN RIVER
1 MI.S.OF MEYERSDALE, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T825 SHAW MINES RD
The T825 SHAW MINES RD bridge in Somerset, Pennsylvania carries T825 SHAW MINES RD over CASSELMAN RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.2 meters (191 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,130 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T825 SHAW MINES RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 58.2 m (191 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000031653
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T825 SHAW MINES RD 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 T825 SHAW MINES RD against other structures in Somerset and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T825 SHAW MINES RD?
T825 SHAW MINES RD in Somerset, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T825 SHAW MINES RD inspected?
T825 SHAW MINES RD'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 1,130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T825 SHAW MINES RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T825 SHAW MINES RD?
T825 SHAW MINES RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T825 SHAW MINES RD?
T825 SHAW MINES RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is T825 SHAW MINES RD and does age affect safety?
T825 SHAW MINES RD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
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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