US Bridges

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

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 16 Feet East of TR 326 · Structure no. 000000000003973

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
599 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,597
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 30 (wbl) over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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 9,597 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,914 by 2032. The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (wbl)
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
Location16 Feet East of TR 326
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01455, -78.47215
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length599 ft (182.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,597 (2023)
Projected traffic12,914 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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 June 2023.

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

About 9,597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.