US Bridges

SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield · Structure no. 000000000011566

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 11,827 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 879-PA 879
CrossesSR 322-US 322
LocationClearfield
RouteState Highway 879
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02333, -78.38
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,827 (2023)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$741,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322 carry?

About 11,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over SR 322-US 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.