US Bridges

Pa 53 over Pattys Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile South of TR 36 · Structure no. 000000000008387

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 53 over Pattys Run is a concrete slab carrying Pa 53 over Pattys Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 53
CrossesPattys Run
Location0.2 Mile South of TR 36
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55772, -78.55178
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2023)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 53 over Pattys Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 53 over Pattys Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 53 over Pattys Run carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 53 over Pattys Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 53 over Pattys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.