Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek
PoorPosted for loadNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI West of Seven Points · Structure no. 000000000029358
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rockefeller T-538 over Little Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.