Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek
FairNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Paxinos · Structure no. 000000000029111
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,067
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 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 9,067 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,222 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Pa 487 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek carry?
About 9,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 487 over Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.