US Bridges

SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Grazierville Ramps · Structure no. 000000000006007

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 2,995 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 8003 @ Exit 45
CrossesLittle Juniata River
LocationGrazierville Ramps
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.643, -78.27282
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,995 (2024)
Projected traffic5,682 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 8003 @ Exit 45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River carry?

About 2,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8003 @ Exit 45 over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.