US Bridges

SR0068 over Spring Street

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Boro · Structure no. 000000000007835

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,689
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Spring Street is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0068 over Spring Street in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,689 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,770 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0068
CrossesSpring Street
LocationHarmony Boro
RouteState Highway 68
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80127, -80.12548
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,689 (2023)
Projected traffic12,770 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0068 over Spring Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0068 over Spring Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Spring Street carry?

About 7,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Spring Street?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Spring Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.