US Bridges

SR 239 over Over West Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Miles NW of Benton · Structure no. 000000000053576

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 over Over West Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 239 over Over West Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239
CrossesOver West Creek
Location3.5 Miles NW of Benton
RouteState Highway 239
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23753, -76.39792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic620 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Over West Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 239 over Over West 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 Over West Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 over Over West Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 239 over Over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.