US Bridges

SR 53-PA 53 over Beaver Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W Osceola Mills · Structure no. 000000000011232

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-PA 53 over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Beaver Run 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 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 4,112 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,313 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 53-PA 53
CrossesBeaver Run
Location1 MI W Osceola Mills
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates40.8478, -78.29386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,112 (2024)
Projected traffic5,313 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Beaver 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 Beaver Run carry?

About 4,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.