US Bridges

4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Town of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012713

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 6,483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,188 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries4009-MILLVILLE RD
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationTown of Bloomsburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02218, -76.47361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,483 (2024)
Projected traffic8,188 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 4009-MILLVILLE RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek carry?

About 6,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 4009-MILLVILLE RD over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.