US Bridges

Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Goshen Twp · Structure no. 000000000069110

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Switch Road
CrossesMedix Run
LocationGoshen Twp
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21489, -78.37091
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 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 width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Switch Road over Medix 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Switch Road over Medix Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.