US Bridges

8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Shamokin City · Structure no. 000000000029395

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 88 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,703 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th St. Shamokin
CrossesShamokin Creek
LocationShamokin City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79044, -76.5564
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,703 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 8th St. Shamokin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 8th St. Shamokin over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.