US Bridges

Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3.5MI.NW of Seven Points · Structure no. 000000000043109

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp Rd. T722
CrossesLittle Shamokin Creek
Location3.5MI.NW of Seven Points
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84474, -76.76857
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic387 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp Rd. T722 over Little Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.