US Bridges

SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Grampian · Structure no. 000000000047490

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,969
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,839 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 879 - Pa 879
CrossesBilger Run
Location2 MI E Grampian
RouteState Highway 879
Coordinates40.97246, -78.57057
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,969 (2024)
Projected traffic4,839 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Bilger Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger Run carry?

About 2,969 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 879 - Pa 879 over Bilger Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.