US Bridges

SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · One Half MI S Reeds Gap · Structure no. 000000000020093

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 850-PA 850
CrossesWoodward Run
LocationOne Half MI S Reeds Gap
RouteState Highway 850
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42957, -77.60288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2023)
Projected traffic317 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$406,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 850-PA 850 over Woodward Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.