US Bridges

Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Mcgees Mills · Structure no. 000000000053736

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run is a concrete culvert carrying Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,317 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,288 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesColonel Drake HWY
CrossesWhisky Run
LocationMcgees Mills
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.88496, -78.75656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,317 (2024)
Projected traffic3,288 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky 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 2023.

How much traffic does Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run carry?

About 2,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Colonel Drake HWY over Whisky Run?

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