US Bridges

SR 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Penfield · Structure no. 000000000011457

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,712
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 4,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,499 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255-PA 255
CrossesWilson Run
LocationPenfield
RouteState Highway 255
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20889, -78.57465
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,712 (2024)
Projected traffic6,499 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255-PA 255 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 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run carry?

About 4,712 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255-PA 255 over Wilson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.