US Bridges

SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield Boro · Structure no. 000000000011563

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 9,758 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,573 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 879-PA 879
CrossesSR 153-PA 153
LocationClearfield Boro
RouteState Highway 879
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0095, -78.43353
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,758 (2024)
Projected traffic5,573 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$582,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153 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 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153 carry?

About 9,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over SR 153-PA 153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.