US Bridges

SR 0405 over N. B. Susquehanna River

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Northd/Packers Island Br · Structure no. 000000000029048

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
894 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0405 over N. B. Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0405 over N. 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 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 13,307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,703 by 2032. The structure is 894 ft (272.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0405
CrossesN. B. Susquehanna River
LocationNorthd/Packers Island Br
RouteState Highway 405
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88743, -76.78977
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length894 ft (272.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,307 (2023)
Projected traffic19,703 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0405 over N. B. Susquehanna River built?

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

What condition is SR 0405 over N. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0405 over N. B. Susquehanna River carry?

About 13,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0405 over N. B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 894 ft (272.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0405 over N. B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.