US Bridges

SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI N of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012754

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 91 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049
CrossesOver Fishing Creek
Location4 MI N of Benton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.24626, -76.37748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2023)
Projected traffic769 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 4049 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 over Over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.