US Bridges

Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft NE of Medix Grade · Structure no. 000000000011977

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Dent RD
CrossesJack Dent Branch
Location600 Ft NE of Medix Grade
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2212, -78.3898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Dent RD over Jack Dent Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.