US Bridges

SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Mahaffey Boro · Structure no. 000000000011203

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 2,266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36-PA 36
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationMahaffey Boro
RouteState Highway 36
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87815, -78.73006
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36-PA 36 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.