US Bridges

SR0268 over Glade Run

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Cowan Station NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000003057

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0268 over Glade Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR0268 over Glade Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,876 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0268
CrossesGlade Run
LocationCowan Station NO.2
RouteState Highway 268
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86324, -79.572
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,876 (2024)
Projected traffic3,778 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR0268 over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0268 over Glade 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR0268 over Glade Run carry?

About 2,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR0268 over Glade Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR0268 over Glade Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.