US Bridges

Park Avenue over Schell Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Park Avenue Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000006003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Schell Run is a concrete culvert carrying Park Avenue over Schell Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesSchell Run
LocationPark Avenue Tyrone
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66474, -78.24671
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic538 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Park Avenue over Schell Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over Schell Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Schell Run carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Schell Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Schell Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.