US Bridges

T-206 over Anderson Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft E of SR 879 · Structure no. 000000000011945

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-206 over Anderson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-206 over Anderson Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-206
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location1000 Ft E of SR 879
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.97775, -78.54693
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.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-206 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-206 over Anderson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-206 over Anderson Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is T-206 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-206 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.