US Bridges

SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Johnsonburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000015563

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,245
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,944 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesEast Br Clarion River
LocationJohnsonburg Boro
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49236, -78.67775
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,245 (2023)
Projected traffic4,944 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$820,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River carry?

About 3,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over East Br Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.