SR 0042 over Over Hemlock Creek
GoodColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012470
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,309
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0042 over Over Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0042 over Over Hemlock 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 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 11,309 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,877 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0042 over Over Hemlock Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 0042 over Over Hemlock 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0042 over Over Hemlock Creek carry?
About 11,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 0042 over Over Hemlock Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0042 over Over Hemlock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.