US Bridges

SR8002 over Richey Run

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Richey Run NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000011183

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
867
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8002 over Richey Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR8002 over Richey Run in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, 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 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR8002
CrossesRichey Run
LocationRichey Run NO.2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18686, -79.67283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2024)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8002 over Richey Run built?

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

What condition is SR8002 over Richey Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR8002 over Richey Run carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR8002 over Richey Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR8002 over Richey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.