US Bridges

SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Lecontes Mills · Structure no. 000000000011662

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
Location2 MI E Lecontes Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07813, -78.23527
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2024)
Projected traffic601 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.