Pa 53 over Powell Run
GoodCambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile South of SR 253 · Structure no. 000000000067567
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 53 over Powell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 53 over Powell Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 53 over Powell Run built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 53 over Powell 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 53 over Powell Run carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 53 over Powell Run?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 53 over Powell Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.