US Bridges

SR 442 over West Branch Run

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile N of Iola · Structure no. 000000000054648

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 442 over West Branch Run 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 8 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 2,512 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 442
CrossesWest Branch Run
Location1 Mile N of Iola
RouteState Highway 442
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1495, -76.53354
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 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 traffic2,512 by 2037
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 442 over West Branch Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 442 over West Branch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.