Pa 53 over Bradley Run
GoodCambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mile North of SR 1015 · Structure no. 000000000008384
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 53 over Bradley Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 53 over Bradley Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pa 53 over Bradley Run built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Pa 53 over Bradley 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 53 over Bradley Run carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 53 over Bradley Run?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 53 over Bradley Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.