US Bridges

SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Honey Grove · Structure no. 000000000020097

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 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 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 850-PA 850
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1 MI N Honey Grove
RouteState Highway 850
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41892, -77.56386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$596,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 850-PA 850 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.