US Bridges

SR0036 over Clarion River

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Cooksburg · Structure no. 000000000010891

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0036 over Clarion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0036 over Clarion River in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2032. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0036
CrossesClarion River
LocationCooksburg
RouteState Highway 36
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33151, -79.20884
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2024)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR0036 over Clarion River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR0036 over Clarion River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR0036 over Clarion River carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR0036 over Clarion River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR0036 over Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.