US Bridges

Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Oak Ave.@ 58th ST Altoona · Structure no. 000000000005989

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,153
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Avenue
CrossesBurgoon Run
LocationOak Ave.@ 58th ST Altoona
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47938, -78.43113
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,153 (2023)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Avenue over Burgoon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run carry?

About 3,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Avenue over Burgoon Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.