US Bridges

US 30 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.9 Mile West of I-70 · Structure no. 000000000003982

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
535 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,356 by 2032. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
Location1.9 Mile West of I-70
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99435, -78.26916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,297 (2024)
Projected traffic10,356 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$12.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 30 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 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 9,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.