US Bridges

SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Beccaria · Structure no. 000000000011523

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 91 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729-PA 729
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationBeccaria
RouteState Highway 729
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76903, -78.44748
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2024)
Projected traffic692 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729-PA 729 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.