T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Bald Eagle · Structure no. 000000000005887
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 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 concrete other carrying T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T527 Decker Hollow over Vanscoyoc Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.