US Bridges

Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Clara · Structure no. 000000000053974

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesCoudersport Pike
CrossesClara Creek
LocationClara
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates41.91215, -78.09808
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2023)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coudersport Pike over Clara 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Coudersport Pike over Clara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).