US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · East of New Baltimore · Structure no. 000000000004394

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,200
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,560 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesRaystown Br Juniata Riv
LocationEast of New Baltimore
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.97737, -78.75804
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2012)
Projected traffic36,560 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.