US Bridges

Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Triumph Township · Structure no. 000000000054015

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBablin Hill RD
CrossesGordon Run
LocationTriumph Township
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates41.68008, -79.42086
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2023)
Projected traffic953 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bablin Hill RD over Gordon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Bablin Hill RD over Gordon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).