Willow Street over Shamokin Creek
PoorPosted for loadNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Shamokin City · Structure no. 000000000029404
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Street over Shamokin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Street over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 119 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Street over Shamokin Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Willow Street 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Willow Street over Shamokin Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Willow Street over Shamokin Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Street over Shamokin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.