US Bridges

Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI East of SR 26 · Structure no. 000000000054085

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRitchey Bridge RD
CrossesRaystown Br Juniata Riv
Location2 MI East of SR 26
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.05265, -78.32483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2024)
Projected traffic547 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchey Bridge RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ritchey Bridge RD over Raystown Br Juniata Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).