T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR
PoorNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mile N.W. of Shamrock · Structure no. 000000000029369
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 122 years old, older 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 3 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-766 Poppy Road over (s-C)shamokin Valley RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.