US Bridges

SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R

GoodPosted for load

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Neff Bridge · Structure no. 000000000018879

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 136 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4005
CrossesFrankstown Br Juniata R
LocationNeff Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53668, -78.07789
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic469 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4005 over Frankstown Br Juniata R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.