US Bridges

SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S of Paxinos · Structure no. 000000000029203

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 91 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016
CrossesOver Shamokin Creek
Location1 Mi.S of Paxinos
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83937, -76.58415
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic364 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$860,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 2016 over Over Shamokin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 over Over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.