S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek
FairColumbia County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012543
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 99 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,826 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is S.R. 239 over Over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek carry?
About 4,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns S.R. 239 over Over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.