US Bridges

T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi.S.Of Bellwood · Structure no. 000000000055974

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-492 Becker Road
CrossesBells Gap Run
Location.1 Mi.S.Of Bellwood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.595, -78.33761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-492 Becker Road over Bells Gap Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.