US Bridges

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000000029504

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,890 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,012 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 34; SR 0034
CrossesTrib Little Juniata CR
LocationBoro of Bloomfield
RouteState Highway 34
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41614, -77.18477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,890 (2024)
Projected traffic8,012 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR carry?

About 5,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib Little Juniata CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.