US Bridges

SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Parker · Structure no. 000000000010986

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR is a steel truss - thru carrying SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 91 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,567 by 2032. The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0368
CrossesAllegheny Riv/Aband RR
LocationParker
RouteState Highway 368
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10193, -79.67923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,155 ft (352 m)
Longest span390 ft (118.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2024)
Projected traffic2,567 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR 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 SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR?

The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long with a longest span of 390 ft (118.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR0368 over Allegheny Riv/Aband RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.