US Bridges

SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Village of Eyers Grove · Structure no. 000000000012726

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4021
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
LocationVillage of Eyers Grove
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08886, -76.52008
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic674 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 4021 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4021 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.