US Bridges

S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NE of T350 · Structure no. 000000000011962

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesS.T.P. Access Road
CrossesSandy Lick Creek
Location500 Ft NE of T350
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.1293, -78.777
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns S.T.P. Access Road over Sandy Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.