US Bridges

SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Hoosicks Mill NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000003035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR is a concrete slab carrying SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 2,549 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0085
CrossesTrib to Cowanshannock CR
LocationHoosicks Mill NO.2
RouteState Highway 85
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8032, -79.24344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2024)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 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 2,549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.