Pa 453 over Little Juniata River
FairBlair County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.E.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005635
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 307 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,691
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 453 over Little Juniata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 453 over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,691 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,514 by 2032. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 453 over Little Juniata River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Pa 453 over Little Juniata River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 453 over Little Juniata River carry?
About 7,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Pa 453 over Little Juniata River?
The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 453 over Little Juniata River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.