US Bridges

State Park RD over Clearfield Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.18 Mile West from Pa 53 · Structure no. 000000000054117

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,291
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Clearfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Park RD over Clearfield Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesClearfield Creek
Location0.18 Mile West from Pa 53
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65366, -78.4954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2024)
Projected traffic778 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park RD over Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Clearfield Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).