T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi.Se.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005952
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River 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 2024.
How much traffic does T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns T551 Plummer Hollo over Little Juniata River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.