SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek
FairClearfield County, Pennsylvania · Madera · Structure no. 000000000011226
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,947
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,246 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek 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 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek carry?
About 1,947 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Clearfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.