US Bridges

SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Curwensville · Structure no. 000000000011541

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,258 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 879-PA 879
CrossesAnderson Creek
LocationCurwensville
RouteState Highway 879
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97691, -78.54712
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2024)
Projected traffic8,258 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.