US Bridges

SR0068 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Bradys Bend NO.7 · Structure no. 000000000003020

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0068 over Sugar Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 106 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 5 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0068
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationBradys Bend NO.7
RouteState Highway 68
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99786, -79.62021
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2023)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0068 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR0068 over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.