US Bridges

T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R.

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Flowing Spring · Structure no. 000000000043118

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT444 Flowing Spr R
CrossesFrankstown Br.Juniata R.
LocationFlowing Spring
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47315, -78.27188
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. 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 T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R.?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T444 Flowing Spr R over Frankstown Br.Juniata R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.