US Bridges

SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lewisburg River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000028972

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,231 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,028 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,011 by 2032. The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 0045
CrossesW.B. Susquehanna River
LocationLewisburg River Bridge
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates40.96698, -76.87871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,231 ft (375.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,028 (2024)
Projected traffic19,011 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River carry?

About 13,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0045 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.