US Bridges

SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Elysburg · Structure no. 000000000029194

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2010
CrossesOver Shamokin Creek
Location1 MI W of Elysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86111, -76.58565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2024)
Projected traffic496 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 2010 over Over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2010 over Over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.