US Bridges

SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek

Poor

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · .7 MI S of Benton Boro · Structure no. 000000000012563

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 102 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 0254
CrossesTrib to Fishing Creek
Location.7 MI S of Benton Boro
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates41.17772, -76.38482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2024)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0254 over Trib to Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.