US Bridges

SR0068 over Piney Creek

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Reidsburg NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000010926

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0068 over Piney Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,546 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0068
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationReidsburg NO.3
RouteState Highway 68
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15225, -79.40214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2024)
Projected traffic6,546 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR0068 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0068 over Piney 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Piney Creek carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.