SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek
PoorNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1MI S of Augustaville · Structure no. 000000000029121
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,336
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek carry?
About 2,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 890 over Little Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.