US Bridges

SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Port Royal Boro · Structure no. 000000000020038

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,088 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,419
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 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 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2044. The structure is 1,088 ft (331.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 75-PA 75
CrossesFirst ST & Juniata River
LocationPort Royal Boro
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates40.53485, -77.3815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,088 ft (331.6 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,419 (2024)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River carry?

About 5,419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River?

The structure is 1,088 ft (331.6 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75-PA 75 over First ST & Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.