US Bridges

T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R.

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Hollidaysburg · Structure no. 000000000005913

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT405 River Road
CrossesFrankstown Br.Juniata R.
Location1 Mi.E.Of Hollidaysburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.43162, -78.35793
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2023)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is T405 River Road over Frankstown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R.?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T405 River Road over Frankstown Br.Juniata R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.