US Bridges

SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk

Poor

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E of Rohrsburg · Structure no. 000000000012640

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1022
CrossesOld Channel to Fish Crk
Location4 MI E of Rohrsburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.13025, -76.35874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk built?

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

What condition is SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk carry?

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

How long is SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022 over Old Channel to Fish Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.