US Bridges

SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2.25 Miles W of Shumantwn · Structure no. 000000000012566

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesSR 0339
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location2.25 Miles W of Shumantwn
RouteState Highway 339
Coordinates40.95089, -76.34884
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2024)
Projected traffic579 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 0339 over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0339 over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.