US Bridges

SR 239 over East Branch Raven Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. East of Benton · Structure no. 000000000043397

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,448
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 over East Branch Raven Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 239 over East Branch Raven Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,059 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 239
CrossesEast Branch Raven Creek
Location2.5 Mi. East of Benton
RouteState Highway 239
Coordinates41.1937, -76.32796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2024)
Projected traffic2,059 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 239 over East Branch Raven Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 239 over East Branch Raven 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 239 over East Branch Raven Creek carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 over East Branch Raven Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 239 over East Branch Raven Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.