US Bridges

Adams Ave over Decker Run

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Blair County, Pennsylvania · Tyrone Borough · Structure no. 000000000054099

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,535
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Ave over Decker Run is a concrete culvert carrying Adams Ave over Decker Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Ave
CrossesDecker Run
LocationTyrone Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68948, -78.23613
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Adams Ave over Decker Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Ave over Decker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Ave over Decker Run carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Adams Ave over Decker Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Ave over Decker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).