US Bridges

Patterson No 112 over Green Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 MI N of Orangeville · Structure no. 000000000012838

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson No 112 over Green Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Patterson No 112 over Green Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson No 112
CrossesGreen Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Orangeville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10958, -76.41714
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 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 span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson No 112 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Patterson No 112 over Green 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 Patterson No 112 over Green Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Patterson No 112 over Green Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson No 112 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.