US Bridges

SR 53-PA 53 over Laurel Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Philipsburg · Structure no. 000000000011241

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-PA 53 over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53-PA 53 over Laurel Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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 6,355 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,917 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53-PA 53
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationPhilipsburg
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9068, -78.22692
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,355 (2024)
Projected traffic8,917 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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

About 6,355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-PA 53 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.