US Bridges

T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft NE of SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000011904

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT637 River Hill RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location200 Ft NE of SR 1009
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0791, -78.2356
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$771,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is T637 River Hill RD over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T637 River Hill RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.