16th Street over Blair Gap Run
PoorBlair County, Pennsylvania · Duncansville 16th Street · Structure no. 000000000005997
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,514
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Blair Gap Run is a concrete tee beam carrying 16th Street over Blair Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, 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 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,864 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Blair Gap Run built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Blair Gap 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 16th Street over Blair Gap Run carry?
About 1,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Blair Gap Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Blair Gap Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.