US Bridges

Private over Lost Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 MI NE Cuba Mills · Structure no. 000000000020104

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate
CrossesLost Creek
Location2.0 MI NE Cuba Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60422, -77.38866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Private over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Private over Lost Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Private over Lost Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Private over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.