US Bridges

SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Chillisquaque · Structure no. 000000000054792

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,709 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 147
CrossesOver T-568&CHILLISQU. CR
LocationVillage of Chillisquaque
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates40.94183, -76.85206
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic18,709 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Over T-568&CHILLISQU. CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.