US Bridges

SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles N of Aristes · Structure no. 000000000054570

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,663
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0042
CrossesOver Roaring Creek
Location1.5 Miles N of Aristes
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83836, -76.35543
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2024)
Projected traffic3,829 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 0042 over Over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0042 over Over Roaring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0042 over Over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.