US Bridges

S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi.Ne.Of Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000003998

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 92 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 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 4,876 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,842 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 0031
CrossesRaystown Br Juniata Riv.
Location1.8 Mi.Ne.Of Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 31
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02086, -78.57669
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,876 (2024)
Projected traffic5,842 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is S.R. 0031 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv. carry?

About 4,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 0031 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.