US Bridges

Pa 453 over Sinking Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.E.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005632

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,764
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 453 over Sinking Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 453 over Sinking Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,764 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,722 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 453
CrossesSinking Run
Location4 Mi.E.Of Tyrone
RouteState Highway 453
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61566, -78.1714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,764 (2023)
Projected traffic6,722 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 453 over Sinking Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 453 over Sinking Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 453 over Sinking Run carry?

About 5,764 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 453 over Sinking Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Pa 453 over Sinking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.