US Bridges

T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River

PoorPosted for load

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Jugtown · Structure no. 000000000005921

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 10 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT-349 Mountain RD
CrossesFrtown.Br.Juniata River
LocationJugtown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33764, -78.43445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2024)
Projected traffic188 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns T-349 Mountain RD over Frtown.Br.Juniata River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.