US Bridges

SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · NE of Evans City · Structure no. 000000000007841

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
457 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,767
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older 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 13,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,610 by 2032. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0068
CrossesB&p RR & Connoquen Creek
LocationNE of Evans City
RouteState Highway 68
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79224, -80.0261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,767 (2024)
Projected traffic16,610 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek carry?

About 13,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0068 over B&p RR & Connoquen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.