US Bridges

SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Curwensville Boro. · Structure no. 000000000044244

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,466
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,466 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-453 Pa -453
CrossesAnderson Creek
LocationCurwensville Boro.
RouteState Highway 453
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82751, -78.43767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,466 (2024)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 4,466 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR-453 Pa -453 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.