SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River
FairClearfield County, Pennsylvania · Curwensville · Structure no. 000000000011516
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 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 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?
About 1,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 453-PA 453 over W Br Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.