US Bridges

Kellytown Road over Potts Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile E of SR 0453 · Structure no. 000000000011932

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellytown Road over Potts Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellytown Road over Potts Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 2 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKellytown Road
CrossesPotts Run
Location1 Mile E of SR 0453
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88799, -78.44574
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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$714,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellytown Road over Potts Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kellytown Road over Potts 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 Kellytown Road over Potts Run carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Kellytown Road over Potts Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kellytown Road over Potts Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.