US Bridges

SR 36 over Bear Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Mcgees Mills · Structure no. 000000000045190

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Bear Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 36 over Bear Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,197 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesBear Run
LocationMcgees Mills
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.88369, -78.76526
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2024)
Projected traffic2,197 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 36 over Bear Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Bear 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 SR 36 over Bear Run carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Bear Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.