US Bridges

SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE Cocolamus · Structure no. 000000000057243

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,817
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,817 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35-PA 35
CrossesCocolamus Creek
Location2 MI NE Cocolamus
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66559, -77.19289
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,817 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35-PA 35 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 3,817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35-PA 35 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.