US Bridges

SR0085 over Craigs Run

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Rural Valley NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000003031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0085 over Craigs Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0085 over Craigs Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,708 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR0085
CrossesCraigs Run
LocationRural Valley NO.1
RouteState Highway 85
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79619, -79.30947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,708 (2024)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0085 over Craigs Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0085 over Craigs Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR0085 over Craigs Run carry?

About 4,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR0085 over Craigs Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR0085 over Craigs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.