US Bridges

SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr.

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of Sereno · Structure no. 000000000012736

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr. in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 4031
CrossesOver Little Fishing Cr.
Location1 MI NE of Sereno
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1627, -76.50439
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2024)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr. carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr.?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4031 over Over Little Fishing Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.