US Bridges

US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mile West of TR 326 · Structure no. 000000000003971

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,267 by 2032. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 (wbl)
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
Location0.6 Mile West of TR 326
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.01987, -78.48053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2024)
Projected traffic9,267 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.