US Bridges

Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Mi. NE of Buckhorn · Structure no. 000000000012806

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWanich- CO Br #69
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location1.7 Mi. NE of Buckhorn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03999, -76.4833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Wanich- CO Br #69 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.