SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek
FairColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles N of Millville · Structure no. 000000000012479
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,877
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 1,877 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 42 over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 1,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.