US Bridges

T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R.

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Alexandria · Structure no. 000000000018874

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R. in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT618 River Road
CrossesFrankstown Br Juniata R.
Location1 Mile East of Alexandria
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.56081, -78.06865
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2023)
Projected traffic679 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R. carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R.?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T618 River Road over Frankstown Br Juniata R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.