US Bridges

US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. E. of Pa 453 · Structure no. 000000000018572

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
724 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 84 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 6 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 9,128 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,099 by 2032. The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 22 Alfarata
CrossesFrankstown Br. Juniata
Location0.7 Mi. E. of Pa 453
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.56688, -78.12481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length724 ft (220.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,128 (2024)
Projected traffic9,099 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata carry?

About 9,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata?

The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Alfarata over Frankstown Br. Juniata?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.