FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KELLYTOWN ROAD

Carrying KELLYTOWN ROAD over POTTS RUN

1 MILE E OF SR 0453, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KELLYTOWN ROAD

The KELLYTOWN ROAD bridge in Clearfield, Pennsylvania carries KELLYTOWN ROAD over POTTS RUN. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 6.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How KELLYTOWN ROAD compares

▼ 32.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Pennsylvania bridges
195
Bridges in Clearfield · 22 in Poor condition
KELLYTOWN ROAD 6.4 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1905
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000011932

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

KELLYTOWN ROAD 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 KELLYTOWN ROAD 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 KELLYTOWN ROAD?

KELLYTOWN ROAD in Clearfield, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KELLYTOWN ROAD inspected?

KELLYTOWN ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KELLYTOWN ROAD 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 KELLYTOWN ROAD?

KELLYTOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KELLYTOWN ROAD?

KELLYTOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is KELLYTOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?

KELLYTOWN ROAD was built in 1905, making it 121 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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