US Bridges

SR 42 over Over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012469

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Over Fishing Creek 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 14,694 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesOver Fishing Creek
Location1 MI E of Bloomsburg
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99346, -76.47563
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2024)
Projected traffic14,694 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 42 over Over Fishing 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 2024.

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

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

How long is SR 42 over Over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.