West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · W.Chestnut Ave.& 31st.STR · Structure no. 000000000005993
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,848
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,489 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Chestnut Ave. over Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run carry?
About 1,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns West Chestnut Ave. over Mill Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.