T527 LAUREL RUN RD
Carrying T527 LAUREL RUN RD over LAUREL RUN
1 MILE EAST OF SR 153, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T527 LAUREL RUN RD
The T527 LAUREL RUN RD bridge in Clearfield, Pennsylvania carries T527 LAUREL RUN RD over LAUREL RUN. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T527 LAUREL RUN RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1915
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000011923
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
T527 LAUREL RUN RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T527 LAUREL RUN RD against other structures in Clearfield and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T527 LAUREL RUN RD?
T527 LAUREL RUN RD in Clearfield, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T527 LAUREL RUN RD inspected?
T527 LAUREL RUN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T527 LAUREL RUN RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T527 LAUREL RUN RD?
T527 LAUREL RUN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T527 LAUREL RUN RD?
T527 LAUREL RUN RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T527 LAUREL RUN RD and does age affect safety?
T527 LAUREL RUN RD was built in 1915, making it 111 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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