US Bridges

SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S Coalport · Structure no. 000000000011211

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 100 years old, older 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 2,746 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,443 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53-PA 53
CrossesTurner Run
Location2 MI S Coalport
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.73087, -78.52762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,746 (2023)
Projected traffic3,443 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run carry?

About 2,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Turner Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.