US Bridges

SR 442 over West Branch Run

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N. of Iola · Structure no. 000000000045140

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 442 over West Branch Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 442 over West Branch Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 442
CrossesWest Branch Run
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Iola
RouteState Highway 442
Coordinates41.16102, -76.53818
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2023)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 442 over West Branch Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 442 over West Branch Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 442 over West Branch Run carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 442 over West Branch Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 442 over West Branch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.