US Bridges

Clearview RD over Service Creek

PoorPosted for load

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Intersection With SR 3020 · Structure no. 000000000003714

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearview RD over Service Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clearview RD over Service Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClearview RD
CrossesService Creek
LocationIntersection With SR 3020
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.57837, -80.34048
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2024)
Projected traffic534 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clearview RD over Service Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Clearview RD over Service 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clearview RD over Service Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Clearview RD over Service Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Clearview RD over Service Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.