US Bridges

SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Connoquen Arch · Structure no. 000000000007845

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,732 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0068 Eb&wb
CrossesConnoquenessing Creek
LocationConnoquen Arch
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates40.87256, -79.87459
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,260 (2024)
Projected traffic11,732 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek carry?

About 9,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns SR0068 Eb&wb over Connoquenessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.