W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek
PoorNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Shamokin City · Structure no. 000000000029403
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 111 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 4 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,990 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 50 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek 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 W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Walnut ST 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 50 ft wide.
Who owns W Walnut ST over Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.