FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LONG AVENUE

Carrying LONG AVENUE over PENTZ RUN

175 EAST OF N FRANKLIN ST, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LONG AVENUE

The LONG AVENUE bridge in Clearfield, Pennsylvania carries LONG AVENUE over PENTZ RUN. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How LONG AVENUE compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Pennsylvania bridges
195
Bridges in Clearfield · 22 in Poor condition
LONG AVENUE 23.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
6.5
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
20.2 m (66 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011960

How to read this record

LONG AVENUE 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 LONG AVENUE 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 LONG AVENUE?

LONG AVENUE in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LONG AVENUE inspected?

LONG AVENUE'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 3,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONG AVENUE 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 LONG AVENUE?

LONG AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LONG AVENUE?

LONG AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LONG AVENUE and does age affect safety?

LONG AVENUE was built in 1993, making it 33 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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