US Bridges

Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S. of Millerstown · Structure no. 000000000053678

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesJuniata Parkway
CrossesWildcat Run
Location2 Mi.S. of Millerstown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.51435, -77.12972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run 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 Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run carry?

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Juniata Parkway over Wildcat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).