US Bridges

T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · T-766 (poppy Road) · Structure no. 000000000029370

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT766 (CO.BR.#30)
CrossesShamokin Creek
LocationT-766 (poppy Road)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87338, -76.59614
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is T766 (CO.BR.#30) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T766 (CO.BR.#30) over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.