US Bridges

T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Se.Of Hollidaysburg · Structure no. 000000000005910

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesT-378 West Loop RD
CrossesOldtown Run
Location3 Mi.Se.Of Hollidaysburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41363, -78.34683
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2024)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T-378 West Loop RD over Oldtown Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.