US Bridges

SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Catawissa Borough · Structure no. 000000000012461

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 8,819 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,214 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0042
CrossesTrib to Catawissa Creek
LocationCatawissa Borough
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94574, -76.45621
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,819 (2023)
Projected traffic18,214 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek carry?

About 8,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0042 over Trib to Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.