US Bridges

SR 11 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012443

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying SR 11 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 89 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 6,786 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,821 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11 Sbl
CrossesOver Fishing Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Bloomsburg
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98988, -76.47715
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,786 (2024)
Projected traffic10,821 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 11 Sbl 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 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek carry?

About 6,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 Sbl over Over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.