US Bridges

Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Duncannon Boro · Structure no. 000000000029632

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 6,533 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,208 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher St.
CrossesLittle Juniata Creek
LocationDuncannon Boro
RouteState Highway 274
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38846, -77.03118
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,533 (2023)
Projected traffic8,208 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek carry?

About 6,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher St. over Little Juniata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.