US Bridges

SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Augustaville · Structure no. 000000000029305

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4020
CrossesLittle Shamokin Creek
LocationVillage of Augustaville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.80464, -76.74282
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2023)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020 over Little Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.