US Bridges

SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Shamokin Dam · Structure no. 000000000031063

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,781
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive is a concrete slab carrying SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 years old, older 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 17,781 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 15 NB & SB
CrossesTrib.To Susquehanna Rive
Location1 MI N of Shamokin Dam
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86913, -76.81585
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,781 (2024)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive carry?

About 17,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 NB & SB over Trib.To Susquehanna Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.