US Bridges

U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Near Amity Hall · Structure no. 000000000014142

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,304 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 7,193 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,987 by 2032. The structure is 1,304 ft (397.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S.11&15; SR 0011
CrossesJuniata River;norfolk So
LocationNear Amity Hall
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates40.41889, -77.01681
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,304 ft (397.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,193 (2024)
Projected traffic8,987 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$11.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So carry?

About 7,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So?

The structure is 1,304 ft (397.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.11&15; SR 0011 over Juniata River;norfolk So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.