US Bridges

T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI East of SR 26 · Structure no. 000000000047929

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-483 Wikes Road
CrossesMurray Run
Location0.6 MI East of SR 26
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53803, -77.95062
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-483 Wikes Road over Murray 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns T-483 Wikes Road over Murray Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.