US Bridges

Pa 655 over Juniata River

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Mapleton · Structure no. 000000000041425

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 655 over Juniata River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 655 over Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,225 by 2032. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesPa 655
CrossesJuniata River
LocationMapleton
RouteState Highway 655
Coordinates40.39469, -77.93959
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2024)
Projected traffic3,225 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 655 over Juniata River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 655 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 655 over Juniata River carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 655 over Juniata River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 655 over Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.