US Bridges

SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Mifflin · Structure no. 000000000047657

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
728 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,017 by 2042. The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 35-PA 35
CrossesJuniata River
LocationMifflin
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.56944, -77.40139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length728 ft (221.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2024)
Projected traffic9,017 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River built?

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

What condition is SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River 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 35-PA 35 over Juniata River carry?

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

How long is SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River?

The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35-PA 35 over Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.