US Bridges

SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Olanta · Structure no. 000000000057061

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 453-PA 453
CrossesLittle Clearfield Creek
LocationOlanta
RouteState Highway 453
Coordinates40.91608, -78.50439
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 byState Highway Agency
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 SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek 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 SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 453-PA 453 over Little Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.