US Bridges

SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · New Millport · Structure no. 000000000011798

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012
CrossesLittle Clearfield Creek
LocationNew Millport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.89412, -78.54012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 2012 over Little Clearfield 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.