US Bridges

SR 153-PA 153 over Wilson Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NW Penfield · Structure no. 000000000011371

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,729
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153-PA 153 over Wilson Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 153-PA 153 over Wilson Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 2,729 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,956 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153-PA 153
CrossesWilson Run
Location3 MI NW Penfield
RouteState Highway 153
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23701, -78.61347
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,729 (2024)
Projected traffic2,956 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 153-PA 153 over Wilson 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 June 2023.

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

About 2,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 153-PA 153 over Wilson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.