US Bridges

On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Clintondale · Structure no. 000000000012314

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 342
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationClintondale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.01603, -77.52115
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2024)
Projected traffic860 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$934,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is On Tsr 342 over Fishing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.