US Bridges

SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Sabula · Structure no. 000000000047626

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,638 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255-PA 255
CrossesSandy Lick Creek
LocationSabula
RouteState Highway 255
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16674, -78.66267
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2024)
Projected traffic7,638 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255-PA 255 over Sandy Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.