SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek
FairClearfield County, Pennsylvania · Chester Hill Boro · Structure no. 000000000011240
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 5,123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,365 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon 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 Moshannon Creek carry?
About 5,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Moshannon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.