US Bridges

T-207 over Kratzer Run

PoorPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 30 South of SR 879 · Structure no. 000000000011946

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-207 over Kratzer Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-207 over Kratzer Run 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-207
CrossesKratzer Run
Location30 South of SR 879
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97525, -78.55153
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$743,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-207 over Kratzer Run built?

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

What condition is T-207 over Kratzer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-207 over Kratzer Run carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T-207 over Kratzer Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-207 over Kratzer Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.