US Bridges

Pa 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE New Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000000053685

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 31
CrossesRaystown Br Juniata Riv
Location0.5 MI SE New Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates40.0061, -78.67511
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2024)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 31 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 31 over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.