US Bridges

SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N Mcalisterville · Structure no. 000000000039508

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 235-PA 235
CrossesLost Creek
Location2 MI N Mcalisterville
RouteState Highway 235
Coordinates40.67795, -77.29356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2023)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235-PA 235 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 235-PA 235 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.