Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run
PoorClosed to trafficSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Clark ST Hooversville · Structure no. 000000000056720
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run 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 2023.
How much traffic does Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Street over Fallen Timber Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.