US Bridges

SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW Academia · Structure no. 000000000020272

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3019
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location2 MI SW Academia
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47789, -77.50004
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$935,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3019 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3019 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.