US Bridges

Bells Landing RD over Bell Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Bells Landing · Structure no. 000000000053738

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells Landing RD over Bell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bells Landing RD over Bell 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBells Landing RD
CrossesBell Run
LocationBells Landing
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.93181, -78.64549
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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 Bells Landing RD over Bell Run built?

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

What condition is Bells Landing RD over Bell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bells Landing RD over Bell Run carry?

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

How long is Bells Landing RD over Bell Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bells Landing RD over Bell Run?

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