T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run
FairPosted for loadCambria County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.Sw.Of Nicktown · Structure no. 000000000008729
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T506 Water Plant R over Tea Kettle Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.