US Bridges

SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr.

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000029122

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr. in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 890
CrossesOver Little Shamokin Cr.
Location2 MI S of Hamilton
RouteState Highway 890
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85086, -76.75551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2023)
Projected traffic4,906 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr. 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr. carry?

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 890 over Over Little Shamokin Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.