US Bridges

SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Oakland Mills · Structure no. 000000000019990

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,107 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35-PA 35
CrossesLost Creek
LocationOakland Mills
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61486, -77.31537
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2024)
Projected traffic6,107 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35-PA 35 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.