US Bridges

SR 42 over Lick Run

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Miles N of Iola · Structure no. 000000000012480

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,877
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Lick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 42 over Lick Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,877 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesLick Run
Location1.25 Miles N of Iola
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15657, -76.52097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,877 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Lick Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Lick Run 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 Lick Run carry?

About 1,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Lick Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.