US Bridges

Pa 45 over Little Juniata River

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 167 Feet West of SR 4017 · Structure no. 000000000018618

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 45 over Little Juniata River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 45 over Little Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 43 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 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 45
CrossesLittle Juniata River
Location167 Feet West of SR 4017
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates40.60904, -78.13627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 45 over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 45 over Little Juniata River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 45 over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 45 over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.