US Bridges

River Street over Anderson Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI S of SR 879 Inter · Structure no. 000000000011968

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,076
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Anderson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over Anderson Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5,076 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,692 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SR 879 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.97205, -78.52108
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,076 (2021)
Projected traffic7,692 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$852,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is River Street over Anderson Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River Street over Anderson Creek carry?

About 5,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.