US Bridges

SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Penfield · Structure no. 000000000011369

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 89 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 6 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 3,403 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153-PA 153
CrossesBennett Branch
LocationPenfield
RouteState Highway 153
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20752, -78.57364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,403 (2024)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch carry?

About 3,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 153-PA 153 over Bennett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.