US Bridges

Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv.

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile East of TR 22 · Structure no. 000000000018630

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv. in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,651 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 305
CrossesFrnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv.
Location0.4 Mile East of TR 22
RouteState Highway 305
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55592, -78.09875
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,651 (2024)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv. 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 Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 305 over Frnkstwn.Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.