US Bridges

SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Allemans · Structure no. 000000000011432

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 253-PA 253
CrossesLittle Muddy Run
LocationAllemans
RouteState Highway 253
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74074, -78.39665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$531,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253-PA 253 over Little Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.