US Bridges

S Franklin Street over Pentz Run

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 60 Ft S of Weber Ave Int · Structure no. 000000000011959

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Franklin Street over Pentz Run is a concrete slab carrying S Franklin Street over Pentz Run 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 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Franklin Street
CrossesPentz Run
Location60 Ft S of Weber Ave Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11876, -78.76725
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Franklin Street over Pentz Run built?

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

What condition is S Franklin Street over Pentz 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Franklin Street over Pentz Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S Franklin Street over Pentz Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S Franklin Street over Pentz Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.