US Bridges

SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft N SR 85 Intersect. · Structure no. 000000000047502

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,489 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,117 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028
CrossesCowanshannock Creek
Location500 Ft N SR 85 Intersect.
RouteState Highway 28
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81979, -79.48843
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,489 (2024)
Projected traffic10,117 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0028 over Cowanshannock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek carry?

About 8,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 over Cowanshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.