US Bridges

Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Mcalisterville · Structure no. 000000000053857

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,806 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMain ST (sr 0035)
CrossesTrib Little Lost Creek
LocationMcalisterville
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.635, -77.2776
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2024)
Projected traffic5,806 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek carry?

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

How long is Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (sr 0035) over Trib Little Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).