Pa 453 over Sink Run
GoodBlair County, Pennsylvania · Tyrone Borough · Structure no. 000000000005642
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,891
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 453 over Sink Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 453 over Sink Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 1,891 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sink Run built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Pa 453 over Sink Run 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 453 over Sink Run carry?
About 1,891 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 453 over Sink Run?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 453 over Sink Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.