US Bridges

SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI E SR 839 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048031

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,549 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0085
CrossesTrib to Cowanshannock CR
Location0.8 MI E SR 839 Inter.
RouteState Highway 85
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79963, -79.25213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2024)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR carry?

About 2,549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0085 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.