US Bridges

SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mile East of Cypher · Structure no. 000000000004198

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 88 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1020
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
Location1.3 Mile East of Cypher
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09151, -78.29394
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic399 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 1020 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.