US Bridges

SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Mattawana · Structure no. 000000000026403

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 847 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103-PA 103
CrossesBranch Juniata River
LocationMattawana
RouteState Highway 103
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49398, -77.69617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2023)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103-PA 103 over Branch Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.