US Bridges

Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R.

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Hollidaysburg · Structure no. 000000000005555

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R. in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 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 6 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 5,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,995 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesBeaverdam Br.Juniata R.
LocationHollidaysburg
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42152, -78.38938
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,773 (2024)
Projected traffic6,995 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R. 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 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R. carry?

About 5,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R.?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Beaverdam Br.Juniata R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.