US Bridges

SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW Penfield · Structure no. 000000000011455

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,638 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255-PA 255
CrossesBennett Branch
Location2 MI SW Penfield
RouteState Highway 255
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19482, -78.59437
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2024)
Projected traffic7,638 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$714,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255-PA 255 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255-PA 255 over Bennett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.