US Bridges

Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 MI NE of Millville · Structure no. 000000000012840

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 149 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Eckman No 92
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Millville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17749, -76.49029
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sam Eckman No 92 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Eckman No 92 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.