US Bridges

SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI S.Of Catawissa · Structure no. 000000000012458

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,373 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 0042
CrossesOver Roaring Creek
Location3 MI S.Of Catawissa
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates40.91492, -76.43032
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,373 (2024)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek carry?

About 4,373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.