US Bridges

SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Selinsgrove Boro · Structure no. 000000000031204

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2016
CrossesTrib.To Penns Creek
LocationSelinsgrove Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.79614, -76.869
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2024)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016 over Trib.To 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 over Trib.To Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.