US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000006002

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,406
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 127 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 3,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,537 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesLittle Juniata River
LocationBorough of Tyrone
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6698, -78.23866
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,406 (2024)
Projected traffic9,537 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River carry?

About 3,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.