US Bridges

SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Poverty Hill · Structure no. 000000000067585

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8,489 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,391 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR0028
CrossesTrib to Cowanshannock CR
LocationPoverty Hill
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates40.82318, -79.48583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,489 (2024)
Projected traffic8,391 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0028 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR carry?

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

How long is SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR0028 over Trib to Cowanshannock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.