T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.W.Of Sproul · Structure no. 000000000005930
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 105 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T-525 Helsel Road over Smoky Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.