US Bridges

On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile NE Clintondale · Structure no. 000000000012316

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
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 2010, 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 342
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2 Mile NE Clintondale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.03422, -77.48596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic544 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$498,000
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 2010.

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 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 342 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.