US Bridges

SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Shawville · Structure no. 000000000011574

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 69 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 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 879-PA 879
CrossesTrout Run
LocationShawville
RouteState Highway 879
Coordinates41.06954, -78.35977
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run 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 Trout Run carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.