US Bridges

Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Richvale · Structure no. 000000000018614

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 93 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 35
CrossesTrough SP Br Tuscarora
LocationRichvale
RouteState Highway 35
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27897, -77.77712
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2024)
Projected traffic976 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 35 over Trough SP Br Tuscarora?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.