US Bridges

Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW Penfield · Structure no. 000000000053429

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,638 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBennetts Valley RD
CrossesBennett Branch
Location2 MI SW Penfield
RouteState Highway 255
Coordinates41.18972, -78.60141
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2024)
Projected traffic7,638 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch built?

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

What condition is Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch 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 Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch carry?

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

How long is Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bennetts Valley RD over Bennett Branch?

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