Merrill RD over Gifford Run
GoodClearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile N of Caledonia Pk · Structure no. 000000000011981
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Merrill RD over Gifford Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merrill RD over Gifford Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrill RD over Gifford Run built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrill RD over Gifford Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Merrill RD over Gifford Run carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Merrill RD over Gifford Run?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Merrill RD over Gifford Run?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.