Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek
FairNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Weigh Scales · Structure no. 000000000029366
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.