US Bridges

SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Milton/Island River Br. · Structure no. 000000000029116

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,313 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,234 by 2032. The structure is 1,313 ft (400.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 642
CrossesW.B. Susquehanna River
LocationMilton/Island River Br.
RouteState Highway 642
Coordinates41.0171, -76.85946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,313 ft (400.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,757 (2024)
Projected traffic14,234 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River carry?

About 10,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 1,313 ft (400.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 642 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.