US Bridges

SR 3021 over Juniata River

Good

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Newton Hamilton Boro · Structure no. 000000000040745

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
686 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3021 over Juniata River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3021 over Juniata River in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3021
CrossesJuniata River
LocationNewton Hamilton Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.39102, -77.83493
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length686 ft (209.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2024)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3021 over Juniata River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3021 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3021 over Juniata River carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3021 over Juniata River?

The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3021 over Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.