US Bridges

SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield · Structure no. 000000000011564

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991 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 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 9,758 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,145 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 879-PA 879
CrossesTownship Road 991
LocationClearfield
RouteState Highway 879
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01749, -78.42805
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,758 (2024)
Projected traffic11,145 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$664,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991 built?

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

What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991 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 Township Road 991 carry?

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

How long is SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over Township Road 991?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.