US Bridges

SR 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Mainville · Structure no. 000000000012670

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,489 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009
CrossesTrib.To Catawissa Creek
LocationBorough of Mainville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9774, -76.37501
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,431 (2024)
Projected traffic3,489 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2009 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 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 over Trib.To Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.