US Bridges

SR 0949 over Clear Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. N SR 36 Intersec. · Structure no. 000000000048534

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0949 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0949 over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 0949
CrossesClear Creek
Location4 Mi. N SR 36 Intersec.
RouteState Highway 949
Coordinates41.32168, -79.07715
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0949 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0949 over Clear Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0949 over Clear Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0949 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0949 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.