US Bridges

SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile North of Milton · Structure no. 000000000041871

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,515 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,255 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 147 Future NB
CrossesOver Twp 589
Location0.5 Mile North of Milton
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates41.03144, -76.83756
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,515 (2023)
Projected traffic8,255 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589 carry?

About 8,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 Future NB over Over Twp 589?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.