US Bridges

Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Ganister · Structure no. 000000000005662

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River is a steel truss - thru carrying Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 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 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,998 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 866
CrossesFranks. Br.Juniata River
LocationGanister
RouteState Highway 866
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4744, -78.22589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,615 (2024)
Projected traffic2,998 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 866 over Franks. Br.Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.