US Bridges

SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000028987

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,304
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 105 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 6 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 9,304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,882 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesTrib Sham Creek
LocationVillage of Elysburg
RouteState Highway 54
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86563, -76.55318
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,304 (2023)
Projected traffic18,882 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 54 over Trib Sham 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek carry?

About 9,304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Trib Sham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.