US Bridges

SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI SE of Riverside Boro · Structure no. 000000000029182

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 103 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 5 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2001
CrossesLittle Roaring Creek
Location4 MI SE of Riverside Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93465, -76.55834
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 over Little Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.