US Bridges

SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Shamokin · Structure no. 000000000029202

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 6 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 3,194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,512 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2015
CrossesSham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr
Location1 MI N of Shamokin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80459, -76.56959
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,194 (2023)
Projected traffic4,512 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr carry?

About 3,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2015 over Sham Creek & Seda.Cog.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.