US Bridges

SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · South of Rural Valley · Structure no. 000000000003032

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

About this bridge

SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR 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 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 4,708 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR0085
CrossesTrib to Cowanshannock CR
LocationSouth of Rural Valley
RouteState Highway 85
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79536, -79.30122
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR built?

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

What condition is SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR 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 Trib to Cowanshannock CR carry?

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

How long is SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.