Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek
GoodColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. Nne of Rupert · Structure no. 000000000012864
- Built
- 1847
- 178 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1847 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 178 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1847, making it 178 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cty Br 56 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.