US Bridges

Beaver DR over Mccraken Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Mile E of SR 219 Int · Structure no. 000000000011957

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,341
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver DR over Mccraken Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver DR over Mccraken Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,341 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,975 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver DR
CrossesMccraken Run
Location1.0 Mile E of SR 219 Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12138, -78.74236
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,341 (2018)
Projected traffic7,975 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver DR over Mccraken Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Beaver DR over Mccraken Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver DR over Mccraken Run carry?

About 4,341 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver DR over Mccraken Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver DR over Mccraken Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.