US Bridges

SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield · Structure no. 000000000045531

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,182 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,714 by 2043. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 879-PA 879
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationClearfield
RouteState Highway 879
Coordinates40.99466, -78.46488
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,182 (2024)
Projected traffic11,714 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 8,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879-PA 879 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.