US Bridges

SR 0042 over Over I-80

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Buckhorn Interchange · Structure no. 000000000012471

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,576
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0042 over Over I-80 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0042 over Over I-80 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 7,576 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0042
CrossesOver I-80
LocationBuckhorn Interchange
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01309, -76.49029
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,576 (2024)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0042 over Over I-80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 0042 over Over I-80 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 Over I-80 carry?

About 7,576 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0042 over Over I-80?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0042 over Over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.