US Bridges

T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Lilly · Structure no. 000000000008765

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River is a concrete culvert carrying T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT434 Blueberry RD
CrossesLittle Conemaugh River
Location1 Mi.N.Of Lilly
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.43435, -78.62202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2023)
Projected traffic782 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River 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 T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T434 Blueberry RD over Little Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.