US Bridges

SR 53-PA 53 over Jopling Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Madera · Structure no. 000000000011227

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-PA 53 over Jopling Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Jopling Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,814 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,376 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53-PA 53
CrossesJopling Run
LocationMadera
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82856, -78.43129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,814 (2024)
Projected traffic4,376 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$470,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Jopling 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Jopling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.