US Bridges

West 14th Avenue over Spring Run

FairPosted for load

Blair County, Pennsylvania · West 14th Ave Juniata · Structure no. 000000000005979

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 14th Avenue over Spring Run is a concrete tee beam carrying West 14th Avenue over Spring Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,913 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 14th Avenue
CrossesSpring Run
LocationWest 14th Ave Juniata
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53544, -78.39703
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,913 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$579,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 14th Avenue over Spring Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is West 14th Avenue over Spring Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West 14th Avenue over Spring Run carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West 14th Avenue over Spring Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West 14th Avenue over Spring Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.