US Bridges

SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Johnsonburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000015566

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1009
CrossesW Br Clarion River
LocationJohnsonburg Boro
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates41.49467, -78.68207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2024)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River 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 2024.

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

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over W Br Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.