US Bridges

SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Cocolamus · Structure no. 000000000019995

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,817
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,817 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,317 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35-PA 35
CrossesCocolamus Creek
LocationCocolamus
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65714, -77.21277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,817 (2023)
Projected traffic4,317 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus 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 April 2024.

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

About 3,817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.