T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · 300 E of Mikula RD · Structure no. 000000000017150
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-401 Perry Avenue over Downers Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.