US Bridges

SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Village of Central · Structure no. 000000000012755

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049
CrossesWest Branch Fishing Crk
LocationVillage of Central
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.29189, -76.37141
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic488 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.