SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek
FairColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 4 Miles S of Catawisa · Structure no. 000000000012457
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,739
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 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 3,739 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,728 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 42 over Trib to Roaring 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek carry?
About 3,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Trib to Roaring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.