US Bridges

SR208 over Canoe Creek

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Knox NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000010967

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR208 over Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR208 over Canoe Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,147 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR208
CrossesCanoe Creek
LocationKnox NO.2
RouteState Highway 208
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23664, -79.52233
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,147 (2024)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 SR208 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR208 over Canoe 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR208 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 4,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR208 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR208 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.