US Bridges

Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 3.76 Mile North of Pa 45 · Structure no. 000000000005633

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
467 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,764
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,764 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,722 by 2032. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 453
CrossesRR T-601 Little Juniata
Location3.76 Mile North of Pa 45
RouteState Highway 453
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62775, -78.17704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata carry?

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

How long is Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 453 over RR T-601 Little Juniata?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.