US Bridges

SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek

Poor

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Canoe Creek WB · Structure no. 000000000010945

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,093 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,530 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,845 by 2032. The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 0080 WB
CrossesSR 4005 & Canoe Creek
LocationCanoe Creek WB
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.18974, -79.51532
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,093 ft (333.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,530 (2023)
Projected traffic14,845 by 2032
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek carry?

About 9,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek?

The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0080 WB over SR 4005 & Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).