US Bridges

SR 901 over Over Locust Cr.

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NW of Locust Gap · Structure no. 000000000029124

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 901 over Over Locust Cr. is a concrete slab carrying SR 901 over Over Locust Cr. in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,098 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 901
CrossesOver Locust Cr.
Location1.5 MI NW of Locust Gap
RouteState Highway 901
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78076, -76.44793
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2024)
Projected traffic4,098 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 901 over Over Locust Cr. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 901 over Over Locust 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 901 over Over Locust Cr. carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 901 over Over Locust Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 901 over Over Locust Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.