US Bridges

SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Catawissa Borough · Structure no. 000000000012462

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 8,819 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,214 by 2032. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesOver Catawissa Creek
LocationCatawissa Borough
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94674, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 42 over Over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.