US Bridges

SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Houtzdale Boro · Structure no. 000000000011344

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,589 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,378 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153-PA 153
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationHoutzdale Boro
RouteState Highway 153
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82399, -78.35161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,589 (2024)
Projected traffic3,378 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run carry?

About 2,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 153-PA 153 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.