US Bridges

On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Chester Hill Boro · Structure no. 000000000011715

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,492
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,921 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 680
CrossesMoshannon Creek
LocationChester Hill Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.8947, -78.22418
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,492 (2024)
Projected traffic2,921 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is On Tsr 680 over Moshannon 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 On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek carry?

About 2,492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 680 over Moshannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.