US Bridges

US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 MI S of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031043

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS SR 11 & 15 NB
CrossesOver Penns Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Selinsgrove
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77339, -76.86712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2024)
Projected traffic9,078 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US SR 11 & 15 NB over Over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.