US Bridges

Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE of SR 879 · Structure no. 000000000011967

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,430 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomington Ave
CrossesRj Corman RR
Location0.5 MI SE of SR 879
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97145, -78.51381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomington Ave over Rj Corman RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.