US Bridges

SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale)

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Ramey Boro · Structure no. 000000000011438

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale) in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 253-PA 253
CrossesRail/Trail (houtzdale)
LocationRamey Boro
RouteState Highway 253
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80266, -78.39543
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale) 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 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale) carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253-PA 253 over Rail/Trail (houtzdale)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.