US Bridges

US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Shamokin Dam Borough · Structure no. 000000000031062

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,854
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run is a concrete culvert carrying US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 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 27,854 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,540 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Rt. 15 & 11
CrossesCarrie Run
LocationShamokin Dam Borough
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85587, -76.81116
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,854 (2024)
Projected traffic42,540 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run carry?

About 27,854 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US Rt. 15 & 11 over Carrie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.