US Bridges

Pa 764 over Burgoon Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile South of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000047535

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 764 over Burgoon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 764 over Burgoon Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,940 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 764
CrossesBurgoon Run
Location0.2 Mile South of Altoona
RouteState Highway 764
Coordinates40.46836, -78.42609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,171 (2024)
Projected traffic13,940 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 764 over Burgoon Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 764 over Burgoon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 764 over Burgoon Run carry?

About 10,171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 764 over Burgoon Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 764 over Burgoon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.