US Bridges

SR1001 over Clarion River

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Gravel Lick · Structure no. 000000000039905

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Clarion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over Clarion River in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesClarion River
LocationGravel Lick
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.31609, -79.24141
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic206 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over Clarion River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Clarion River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Clarion River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Clarion River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.