US Bridges

SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S Waterloo · Structure no. 000000000047525

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk 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 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 75-PA 75
CrossesNarrows Br Tuscarora Crk
Location2 MI S Waterloo
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates40.26784, -77.70352
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2024)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk built?

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

What condition is SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk 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 SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75-PA 75 over Narrows Br Tuscarora Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.