US Bridges

Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S.Of Bald Eagle · Structure no. 000000000005629

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 5 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPa 350
CrossesN&be RR & Bald Eagle CR
Location1.5 Mi.S.Of Bald Eagle
RouteState Highway 350
Coordinates40.71643, -78.18146
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2024)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 350 over N&be RR & Bald Eagle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.