13th Street over Gillans Run
PoorClosed to trafficBlair County, Pennsylvania · Duncansville 13th Street · Structure no. 000000000005996
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,569
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th Street over Gillans Run is a concrete other carrying 13th Street over Gillans Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2041. 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Street over Gillans Run built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is 13th Street over Gillans 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 13th Street over Gillans Run carry?
About 1,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 13th Street over Gillans Run?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street over Gillans Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.