US Bridges

SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Sunnyside NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000039980

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,772 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,417 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0085
CrossesCowanshannock Creek
LocationSunnyside NO.1
RouteState Highway 85
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8153, -79.46977
Functional classUrban 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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,772 (2023)
Projected traffic5,417 by 2032
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek 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 Cowanshannock Creek carry?

About 3,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR0085 over Cowanshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.