US Bridges

SR 42 over Over SR 11

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012467

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Over SR 11 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 42 over Over SR 11 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,286 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesOver SR 11
Location0.5 MI W of Bloomsburg
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98825, -76.47916
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2024)
Projected traffic16,286 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Over SR 11 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Over SR 11 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Over SR 11 carry?

About 11,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Over SR 11?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Over SR 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.