US Bridges

T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River

PoorClosed to traffic

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 800 Ft SE of US 219 · Structure no. 000000000011915

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-421 Zorger RD
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
Location800 Ft SE of US 219
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90958, -78.66666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River 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-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-421 Zorger RD over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.