US Bridges

T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · New Baltimore Boro. · Structure no. 000000000031836

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT813 Town Hill RD
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
LocationNew Baltimore Boro.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98694, -78.77239
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T813 Town Hill RD over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.