US Bridges

SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW Sabula · Structure no. 000000000011447

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,047 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255-PA 255
CrossesNarrows Creek
Location2 MI SW Sabula
RouteState Highway 255
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13662, -78.69657
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,153 (2024)
Projected traffic7,047 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$531,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek 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 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek carry?

About 5,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255-PA 255 over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.