US Bridges

SR 53-PA 53 over Porter Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Glen Hope · Structure no. 000000000011220

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-PA 53 over Porter Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Porter Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 53-PA 53
CrossesPorter Run
LocationGlen Hope
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates40.81327, -78.47661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2024)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 53-PA 53 over Porter Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Porter Run 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 August 2024.

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

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Porter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.