US Bridges

SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run

Poor

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE Seven Stars · Structure no. 000000000020045

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235-PA 235
CrossesCranes Run
Location1 MI SE Seven Stars
RouteState Highway 235
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60626, -77.08991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2023)
Projected traffic526 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run built?

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

What condition is SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235-PA 235 over Cranes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.