US Bridges

Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 Mi. W. Marysville · Structure no. 000000000029577

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 850; SR 0850
CrossesFishing Creek
Location4.5 Mi. W. Marysville
RouteState Highway 850
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32735, -77.00519
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2024)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 850; SR 0850 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.