US Bridges

River Road over Hollister Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · .1M N of SR 1016 · Structure no. 000000000035844

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Hollister Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Road over Hollister Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesHollister Creek
Location.1M N of SR 1016
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76807, -75.0844
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Hollister Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Hollister 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 River Road over Hollister Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is River Road over Hollister Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Hollister Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.