T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run
PoorPosted for loadIndiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR403 & SR1018 · Structure no. 000000000019488
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns T-834 Balsa RD over Dixon Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.