US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000004414

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri. 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,792 by 2030. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesRaystn Br.To Juniata Ri.
LocationNear Manns Choice
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.01667, -78.60667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2004)
Projected traffic34,792 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri. 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 Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri. 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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri. carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Raystn Br.To Juniata Ri.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.