US Bridges

SR 2008 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Mackeyville · Structure no. 000000000012327

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2008 over Fishing Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2008
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationMackeyville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05449, -77.46136
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2008 over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2008 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 SR 2008 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.