US Bridges

SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Mifflin Boro · Structure no. 000000000047449

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,017 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationMifflin Boro
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57694, -77.40806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2024)
Projected traffic9,017 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.