US Bridges

Pa 829 over Juniata River

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile South of TR 22 · Structure no. 000000000018728

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 829 over Juniata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 829 over Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,142 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,258 by 2032. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesPa 829
CrossesJuniata River
Location0.2 Mile South of TR 22
RouteState Highway 829
Coordinates40.43968, -77.94479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,142 (2024)
Projected traffic2,258 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 829 over Juniata River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 829 over Juniata River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 829 over Juniata River carry?

About 2,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 829 over Juniata River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 829 over Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.