PA Route 153 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Maintained by PennDOT | ||||
Length: | 48.7 mi (78.4 km) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end: | PA 253 / PA 453 near Viola | |||
PA 53 / PA 253 in Houtzdale PA 879 in Clearfield US 322 from Clearfield to Pine Township I-80 in Pine Township PA 255 in Huston Township |
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North end: | US 219 near Brockport | |||
Location | ||||
Counties: | Clearfield, Elk | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Pennsylvania Route 153 (PA 153) is a 48.7-mile-long (78.4 km) state highway located in Clearfield and Elk Counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 253/PA 453 near Viola. The northern terminus is at US 219 near Brockport.
PA 153 begins at an intersection with PA 253/PA 453 in the community of Viola in Gulich Township, Clearfield County, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Ginter Morann Highway. The road heads through forests before continuing through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, passing through Ginter and Morann. The route continues into Woodward Township and becomes Morann Avenue, turning north through wooded areas with some fields and homes, passing to the east of State Correctional Institution - Houtzdale. PA 153 enters Houtzdale and becomes Brisbin Street, passing homes and coming to an intersection with PA 53. From here, the road passes a few businesses before running through more residential areas. The route passes through a small wooded area of Woodward Township before crossing into Brisbin and becoming Teutonic Avenue, passing more homes and heading northeast. PA 153 turns northwest onto Swoop Street and is lined with more residences. The road heads back into Woodward Township and becomes Henderson Street, heading north through forests before turning northwest into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes. In the community of Henderson, the route turns north onto Crooked Sewer Road and passes through wooded areas, eventually becoming the border between Woodward Township to the west and Decatur Township to the east. The road makes a jog east into Decatur Township before resuming along the border again.