US Bridges

T-697 over Moravian Run

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2.1 MI W of SR 1009 Inter · Structure no. 000000000011912

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-697 over Moravian Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-697 over Moravian Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-697
CrossesMoravian Run
Location2.1 MI W of SR 1009 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.00109, -78.26477
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-697 over Moravian Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-697 over Moravian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-697 over Moravian Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-697 over Moravian Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-697 over Moravian Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.