US Bridges

Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 125 Ft East of SR 879 · Structure no. 000000000042986

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomington Ave
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
Location125 Ft East of SR 879
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97438, -78.51997
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomington Ave over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.