US Bridges

Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.E.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005634

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 88 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 5 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 6,118 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,925 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 453
CrossesSR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv
Location1.25 Mi.E.Of Tyrone
RouteState Highway 453
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66156, -78.21657
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,118 (2024)
Projected traffic6,925 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv carry?

About 6,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 453 over SR 1015 & L. Juniata Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.