South Main St. over Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · Marysville Boro/Fishng CR · Structure no. 000000000029771
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main St. over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Main St. over Fishing Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main St. over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main St. 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does South Main St. over Fishing Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Main St. over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns South Main St. over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.