SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek
PoorClearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Lecontes Mills · Structure no. 000000000011590
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 963
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 963 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek carry?
About 963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).
Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.