US Bridges

Grant Street over Clarion River

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft S of Int SR 219 · Structure no. 000000000015772

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Street over Clarion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant Street over Clarion River in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrant Street
CrossesClarion River
Location900 Ft S of Int SR 219
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.4863, -78.6783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Grant Street over Clarion River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Street over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Street over Clarion River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grant Street over Clarion River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Street over Clarion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.