US Bridges

SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012441

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,960 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11 NB
CrossesOver Fishing Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Bloomsburg
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98974, -76.47708
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,773 (2024)
Projected traffic10,960 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 NB over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek carry?

About 6,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 NB over Over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.