US Bridges

Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Rural Valley NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000053990

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2037. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWater ST (SR2001)
CrossesCowanshannock Creek
LocationRural Valley NO.3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.7973, -79.31545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2024)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water ST (SR2001) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST (SR2001) over Cowanshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).