US Bridges

SR0068 over Allegheny River

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Sgt. Carl F. Curran II · Structure no. 000000000044026

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,041 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Allegheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0068 over Allegheny River in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,092 by 2032. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0068
CrossesAllegheny River
LocationSgt. Carl F. Curran II
RouteState Highway 68
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98903, -79.61347
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,041 ft (317.3 m)
Longest span315 ft (96 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2023)
Projected traffic4,092 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 SR0068 over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0068 over Allegheny River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Allegheny River carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Allegheny River?

The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long with a longest span of 315 ft (96 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.