US Bridges

SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Shohola Twp 900 E TR 434 · Structure no. 000000000029945

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1006 Knealing RD
CrossesShohola Creek
LocationShohola Twp 900 E TR 434
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.44995, -74.92173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2024)
Projected traffic355 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 Knealing RD over Shohola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.