US Bridges

US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek

Poor

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Marysville Boro · Structure no. 000000000029426

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,646
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,646 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,319 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11&15; State.Rd
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationMarysville Boro
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33774, -76.92768
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,646 (2024)
Projected traffic23,319 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek carry?

About 17,646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns US 11&15; State.Rd over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.