US Bridges

T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Orners Corner · Structure no. 000000000005944

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT483 Homer Gap RD
CrossesHomer Gap Run
LocationOrners Corner
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55863, -78.39172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic1,025 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 T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap 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 T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T483 Homer Gap RD over Homer Gap Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.