US Bridges

SR 1020 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Village of Forks · Structure no. 000000000012631

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1020 over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 70 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1020
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationVillage of Forks
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10759, -76.36194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2024)
Projected traffic701 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1020 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 1020 over Fishing 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 SR 1020 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.