US Bridges

Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 MI NW Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000047616

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesRaystown Br Juniata Riv
Location1.8 MI NW Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.01628, -78.61745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.