US Bridges

T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.N.Of Marsteller · Structure no. 000000000008713

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 88 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT530 Moss Creek RD
CrossesLong Run
Location.25 Mi.N.Of Marsteller
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.66007, -78.81745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2024)
Projected traffic359 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is T530 Moss Creek RD over Long 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T530 Moss Creek RD over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.