US Bridges

SR 42 over Over Trout Run

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Muncy Valley · Structure no. 000000000031939

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Over Trout Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 42 over Over Trout Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 6 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 949 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesOver Trout Run
Location1 MI N of Muncy Valley
RouteState Highway 42
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.3512, -76.59017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2023)
Projected traffic911 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 42 over Over Trout Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Over Trout Run carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Over Trout Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.