US Bridges

Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Catawissa · Structure no. 000000000012776

Built
1851
174 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1851 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 174 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHollingshead CO#40
CrossesCatawissa Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Catawissa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95183, -76.44771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic464 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1851, making it 174 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hollingshead CO#40 over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.