US Bridges

SR 254 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI S of Benton Boro · Structure no. 000000000041159

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 254 over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 254 over Fishing Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 254
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Benton Boro
RouteState Highway 254
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17715, -76.38684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2024)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 254 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 254 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 254 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 254 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 254 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.