US Bridges

SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek

Poor

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Rayburn Twp-N Kittanning · Structure no. 000000000003151

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1036
CrossesCowanshannock Creek
LocationRayburn Twp-N Kittanning
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82724, -79.49343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2024)
Projected traffic916 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1036 over Cowanshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.