US Bridges

SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Mt Carmel · Structure no. 000000000042251

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,942 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,239 by 2032. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesOver Shamokin Ck
LocationBorough of Mt Carmel
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81533, -76.58422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,942 (2023)
Projected traffic14,239 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck carry?

About 6,942 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Over Shamokin Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.