US Bridges

Camp Road over Clear Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Clear Creek State Park · Structure no. 000000000019885

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Camp Road over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Camp Road over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCamp Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationClear Creek State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.33, -79.1028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Camp Road over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Camp Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Camp Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.