US Bridges

Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Irvona Boro · Structure no. 000000000046902

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,754 by 2044. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLr 234
CrossesClearfield Creek
LocationIrvona Boro
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates40.772, -78.54899
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2023)
Projected traffic3,754 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lr 234 over Clearfield 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 234 over Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.