US Bridges

T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 Mi.N.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005886

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 89 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT527 Decker Hollow
CrossesVanscoyoc Run
Location4.5 Mi.N.Of Tyrone
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.69228, -78.24103
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (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$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc 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 July 2023.

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

About 141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.