US Bridges

SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Clarion Oaks · Structure no. 000000000010928

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 9,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,092 by 2032. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR0068 Eb&wb
CrossesSR0080 Eb&wb
LocationClarion Oaks
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates41.18574, -79.39429
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,346 (2023)
Projected traffic16,092 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb carry?

About 9,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 Eb&wb over SR0080 Eb&wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.