T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorBlair County, Pennsylvania · Juniata 8th.ST.BRIDGE · Structure no. 000000000005942
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns T473 N. Eighth ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.