US Bridges

Pa 160 over Clear Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .6 Mi.S.Of Reels Corner · Structure no. 000000000031364

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 160 over Clear Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 160 over Clear Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 160
CrossesClear Run
Location.6 Mi.S.Of Reels Corner
RouteState Highway 160
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04708, -78.83291
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 160 over Clear Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pa 160 over Clear Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 160 over Clear Run carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 160 over Clear Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 160 over Clear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.