US Bridges

T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi.Nw.Of Watkins · Structure no. 000000000045762

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT533 Patterson RD
CrossesW.Br.Susquehanna River
Location.8 Mi.Nw.Of Watkins
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62853, -78.76525
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T533 Patterson RD over W.Br.Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.