US Bridges

Pa 305 over Little Juniata River

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile East of SR 4005 · Structure no. 000000000018632

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 305 over Little Juniata River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 305 over Little Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 305
CrossesLittle Juniata River
Location1.5 Mile East of SR 4005
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates40.56572, -78.06957
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 305 over Little Juniata River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 305 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 305 over Little Juniata River carry?

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

How long is Pa 305 over Little Juniata River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 305 over Little Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.