T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River
FairBlair County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.Se.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005961
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, 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 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River 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 2023.
How much traffic does T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-508 Babe Road over Little Juniata River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.