SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run
PoorClearfield County, Pennsylvania · Bells Landing · Structure no. 000000000011603
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 387
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run carry?
About 387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 969-PA 969 over Bell Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.