US Bridges

T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Juniata 8th St.To SR4019 · Structure no. 000000000005943

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT473 N. Eighth ST
CrossesLittle Juniata River
LocationJuniata 8th St.To SR4019
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53691, -78.37463
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is T473 N. Eighth ST over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T473 N. Eighth ST over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.