US Bridges

T503 River Road over Tipton Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1/10 MI W of SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000005900

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T503 River Road over Tipton Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T503 River Road over Tipton Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT503 River Road
CrossesTipton Run
Location1/10 MI W of SR1001
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62823, -78.30638
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2023)
Projected traffic263 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T503 River Road over Tipton Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T503 River Road over Tipton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T503 River Road over Tipton Run carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T503 River Road over Tipton Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T503 River Road over Tipton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.