US Bridges

Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of New Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000000003993

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 31
CrossesT.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv.
Location1 Mi.N.Of New Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 31
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00041, -78.68697
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2024)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2032
Trucks17%
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 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$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 31 over T.Raytwn.Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.