US Bridges

Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · East Freedom · Structure no. 000000000005617

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 14,999 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,654 by 2032. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 164
CrossesFrankstwn Br Juniata
LocationEast Freedom
RouteState Highway 164
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36721, -78.42698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,999 (2024)
Projected traffic24,654 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata carry?

About 14,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 164 over Frankstwn Br Juniata?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.