US Bridges

SR0899 over Clarion River

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Clarington · Structure no. 000000000019662

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0899 over Clarion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0899 over Clarion River in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 1,263 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2032. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0899
CrossesClarion River
LocationClarington
RouteState Highway 899
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33271, -79.12625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,263 (2024)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0899 over Clarion River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR0899 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0899 over Clarion River carry?

About 1,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR0899 over Clarion River?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR0899 over Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.