US Bridges

SR 1022 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 6 MI NE of Orangeville · Structure no. 000000000012639

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022 over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1022 over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1022
CrossesFishing Creek
Location6 MI NE of Orangeville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12963, -76.36013
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2024)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1022 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1022 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.