US Bridges

Long Avenue over Pentz Run

PoorPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 175 East of N Franklin ST · Structure no. 000000000011960

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Avenue over Pentz Run is a concrete culvert carrying Long Avenue over Pentz Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,317 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Avenue
CrossesPentz Run
Location175 East of N Franklin ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1209, -78.765
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,317 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Avenue over Pentz Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Long Avenue over Pentz Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Long Avenue over Pentz Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Long Avenue over Pentz Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.