US Bridges

N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Mount Carmel Borough · Structure no. 000000000053225

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Chestnut ST
CrossesShamokin Creek
LocationMount Carmel Borough
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80035, -76.40966
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Chestnut ST over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns N. Chestnut ST over Shamokin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.