US Bridges

SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles S of Millville · Structure no. 000000000012477

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,854 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesTrib.To Little Fishing C
Location3 Miles S of Millville
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10702, -76.52122
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,104 (2024)
Projected traffic5,854 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C carry?

About 4,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Trib.To Little Fishing C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.