T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI from Int W/Sr 2023 · Structure no. 000000000048524
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-823 Klaka Road over Welty 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-823 Klaka Road over Welty Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.