US Bridges

On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI N Clearfield · Structure no. 000000000011683

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 887
CrossesMoose Creek
Location1/2 MI N Clearfield
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.03297, -78.44204
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,208 (2023)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek carry?

About 3,208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 887 over Moose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.