US Bridges

SR0068 over Little Licking Creek

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Little Licking NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000010920

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,331
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Little Licking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0068 over Little Licking Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 3,331 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,702 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0068
CrossesLittle Licking Creek
LocationLittle Licking NO.1
RouteState Highway 68
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10465, -79.48889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,331 (2024)
Projected traffic4,702 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0068 over Little Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0068 over Little Licking 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Little Licking Creek carry?

About 3,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Little Licking Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Little Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.