US Bridges

Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW of Quehanna HWY · Structure no. 000000000011983

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Run RD
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location3 MI SW of Quehanna HWY
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2153, -78.2434
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lost Run RD over Mosquito 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Run RD over Mosquito Creek?

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