US Bridges

SR 235-PA 235 over Cocolamus Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Maze · Structure no. 000000000047590

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235-PA 235 over Cocolamus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 235-PA 235 over Cocolamus Creek 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235-PA 235
CrossesCocolamus Creek
LocationMaze
RouteState Highway 235
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61219, -77.1947
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2023)
Projected traffic552 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Cocolamus Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 235-PA 235 over Cocolamus 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 SR 235-PA 235 over Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235-PA 235 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.