US Bridges

SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Central · Structure no. 000000000012756

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049
CrossesWest Branch Fishing Crk
Location0.5 MI N of Central
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30033, -76.37771
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 14 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed36 mi (58 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$693,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk 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 November 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 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 over West Branch Fishing Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.