T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Nw.Of Bellwood · Structure no. 000000000005902
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap 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 T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T734 Kelsey Road over Bells Gap Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.