US Bridges

Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · West Decatur · Structure no. 000000000053395

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlue Ball RD
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationWest Decatur
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.93023, -78.27975
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2024)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ball RD over Laurel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ball RD over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).