Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek
FairNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Shamokin City · Structure no. 000000000029401
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 109 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,474 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 37 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Shamokin 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Shamokin Street over Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.