Clearfield County Bridge Report Card
Clearfield County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County has 294 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 42 rated poor and 32 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.3% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 32,435 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clearfield County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 294 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 42 in poor condition and 32 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 32,435 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 14.3% | 28.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.8% of measured traffic | 2.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.9% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 843,475 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 14.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 32,435 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clearfield County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 153-pa 153 over Beaver Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,589 | 1920 |
| Good Street over Beaver Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,130 | 1910 |
| 4th Street over Reisinger Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1955 |
| On Tsr 327 over Branch Beaver Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 166 | 1949 |
| On Tsr 337 over Bennett Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 148 | 1900 |
| SR 2012 over Little Clearfield Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1937 |
| Murray RD (t-915) over Luthersburgbrsandylickcr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1915 |
| T-207 over Kratzer Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1920 |
| T-333 Rager RD over Beaver Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1935 |
| T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1915 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.