North Avenue over Sink Run
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · North Avenue Tyrone Boro. · Structure no. 000000000006001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Avenue over Sink Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Avenue over Sink 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Avenue over Sink Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Avenue over Sink 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does North Avenue over Sink Run carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is North Avenue over Sink Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns North Avenue over Sink Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.