US Bridges

T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Nw.Of Bellwood · Structure no. 000000000005899

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 449 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT500 Hunter Road
CrossesBells Gap Run
Location.5 Mi.Nw.Of Bellwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60654, -78.35257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2023)
Projected traffic449 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T500 Hunter Road over Bells Gap Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.