US Bridges

Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI E of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000000017441

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 641; Newburg RD
CrossesClippinger Run
Location3.5 MI E of Roxbury
RouteState Highway 641
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12347, -77.5986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2024)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641; Newburg RD over Clippinger Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.