T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River
PoorPosted for loadCambria County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi.Sw.Of Watkins · Structure no. 000000000008731
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River is a concrete slab carrying T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.
How long is T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T520 Thirteen Hill over W.Br.Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.