US Bridges

S.R. 239 over Over West Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles North of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012544

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 239 over Over West Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 239 over Over West Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 239
CrossesOver West Creek
Location2 Miles North of Benton
RouteState Highway 239
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21729, -76.38588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic910 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 239 over Over West Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 239 over Over West 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 West Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 239 over Over West Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 239 over Over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.