US Bridges

Don Street over Beaver Run

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft NW of SR 53 · Structure no. 000000000011969

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Don Street over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Don Street over Beaver Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDon Street
CrossesBeaver Run
Location300 Ft NW of SR 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82461, -78.34841
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic335 by 2034
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Don Street over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Don Street over Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Don Street over Beaver Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Don Street over Beaver Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Don Street over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.