Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run
PoorBlair County, Pennsylvania · Broad Ave over Burgoon Ru · Structure no. 000000000005987
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,424
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run carry?
About 1,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Avenue over Burgoon Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.