US Bridges

SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 5 Miles NW of Harrington · Structure no. 000000000012538

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,286 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 118
CrossesWest Branch Fishing Crk
Location5 Miles NW of Harrington
RouteState Highway 118
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27691, -76.37385
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,286 (2024)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk carry?

About 2,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 over West Branch Fishing Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.