US Bridges

Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run

FairPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2500 Ft NW of SR 453 · Structure no. 000000000011931

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road (T-565)
CrossesPotts Run
Location2500 Ft NW of SR 453
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88196, -78.4699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$581,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road (T-565) over Potts Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.