US Bridges

SR 61 over N. Br. of Shamokin Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Atlas · Structure no. 000000000045150

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over N. Br. of Shamokin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 61 over N. Br. of Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,175 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesN. Br. of Shamokin Creek
LocationVillage of Atlas
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79895, -76.4366
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,490 (2024)
Projected traffic10,175 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 N. Br. of Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over N. Br. of 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 61 over N. Br. of Shamokin Creek carry?

About 8,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over N. Br. of Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over N. Br. of Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.