US Bridges

SR 35-PA 35 over Trib Cocolamus Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE Cocolamus · Structure no. 000000000019999

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,817
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35-PA 35 over Trib Cocolamus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 35-PA 35 over Trib Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,817 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,317 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35-PA 35
CrossesTrib Cocolamus Creek
Location2 MI NE Cocolamus
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67122, -77.18146
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35-PA 35 over Trib Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35-PA 35 over Trib 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 Trib 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 Trib Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35-PA 35 over Trib Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.