US Bridges

Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Bells Landing · Structure no. 000000000053737

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar 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 2,084 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,299 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMhafy Grampian HWY
CrossesPoplar Run
LocationBells Landing
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.93043, -78.64677
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,084 (2024)
Projected traffic3,299 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar Run built?

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

What condition is Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar 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 Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar Run carry?

About 2,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mhafy Grampian HWY over Poplar Run?

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