Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek
GoodCambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mile South of Pa 36 · Structure no. 000000000052761
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,799 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 53 over Clearfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.