US Bridges

SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000028999

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,752
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 12,752 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,920 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesOver Shamokin Creek
LocationVillage of Uniontown
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80314, -76.58027
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,752 (2024)
Projected traffic15,920 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 61 over Over Shamokin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 12,752 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.