US Bridges

SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Mainville · Structure no. 000000000012568

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 2,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,003 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 339
CrossesTrib to Catawissa Creek
LocationMainville
RouteState Highway 339
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97639, -76.37277
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,298 (2024)
Projected traffic3,003 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek carry?

About 2,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 339 over Trib to Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.