US Bridges

SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Village of Elk Grove · Structure no. 000000000012757

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4049
CrossesW. Br. Fishing Creek
LocationVillage of Elk Grove
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30435, -76.39865
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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$764,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 4049 over W. Br. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4049 over W. Br. Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.