US Bridges

S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Northd Boro Blue Hill Br · Structure no. 000000000028954

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,371 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 100 years old, older 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.

It carries about 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,358 by 2032. The structure is 1,371 ft (417.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS.R. 11
CrossesW. B. Susquehanna River
LocationNorthd Boro Blue Hill Br
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates40.882, -76.80059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,371 ft (417.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2023)
Projected traffic20,358 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 1,371 ft (417.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 11 over W. B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.