US Bridges

SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Paxinos · Structure no. 000000000029112

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,067
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, 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 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 9,067 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,222 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 487
CrossesOver Br of Shamokin Crk
LocationVillage of Paxinos
RouteState Highway 487
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84907, -76.58347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,067 (2024)
Projected traffic10,222 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk 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 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk carry?

About 9,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over Over Br of Shamokin Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.