US Bridges

SR 147 over Dalmatia Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Dalmatia · Structure no. 000000000046733

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,722
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Dalmatia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 147 over Dalmatia Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 147
CrossesDalmatia Creek
LocationVillage of Dalmatia
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates40.65662, -76.8991
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2024)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 147 over Dalmatia Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Dalmatia 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Dalmatia Creek carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Dalmatia Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 147 over Dalmatia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.