US Bridges

T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run

PoorPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 MI East of SR 219 · Structure no. 000000000011892

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-203 Bilger Rocks
CrossesBilger Run
Location2.2 MI East of SR 219
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.9929, -78.591
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-203 Bilger Rocks over Bilger Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.