US Bridges

SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI East of Sunbury · Structure no. 000000000029282

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009
CrossesOver Shamokin Creek
Location1.5 MI East of Sunbury
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86598, -76.75068
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 4009 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 over Over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.