US Bridges

SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · South Leatherwood · Structure no. 000000000067850

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR0861
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
LocationSouth Leatherwood
RouteState Highway 861
Coordinates41.02003, -79.38715
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2024)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR0861 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.