US Bridges

SR0068 over Sugar Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Bradys Bend NO.11 · Structure no. 000000000044027

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0068 over Sugar Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR0068
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationBradys Bend NO.11
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates40.99139, -79.61722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2023)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SR0068 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0068 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.