US Bridges

S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SE of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000029293

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 4016
CrossesOver Plum Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Hamilton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8489, -76.73456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2024)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is S.R. 4016 over Over Plum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 4016 over Over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.