US Bridges

T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile North of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005885

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run 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 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT527 Decker Hollow
CrossesDecker Run
Location0.1 Mile North of Tyrone
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.69217, -78.24059
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run built?

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

What condition is T527 Decker Hollow over Decker 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T527 Decker Hollow over Decker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.