SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · Karns Crossing · Structure no. 000000000007844
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 868 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,259
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR is a steel truss - thru carrying SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,259 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,730 by 2032. The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR carry?
About 9,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR?
The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR0068 over B&le B&p Rrs;connoque CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.