US Bridges

SR 35- Pa 35 over Lost Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W Oakland Mills · Structure no. 000000000053643

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35- Pa 35 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35- Pa 35 over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,107 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 35- Pa 35
CrossesLost Creek
Location1 MI W Oakland Mills
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.60953, -77.32698
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2024)
Projected traffic6,107 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35- Pa 35 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35- Pa 35 over Lost Creek carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 35- Pa 35 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35- Pa 35 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.