US Bridges

SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr.

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Miles N of Iola · Structure no. 000000000012579

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr. in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 442
CrossesOver Little Fishing Cr.
Location0.5 Miles N of Iola
RouteState Highway 442
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.14127, -76.52848
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2023)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr. carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 442 over Over Little Fishing Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.