T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi.Nw.Of Birmingham · Structure no. 000000000005962
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 127 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 3 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is T512 Irish Flats L 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T512 Irish Flats L over Little Juniata River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.