US Bridges

SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Big Rock · Structure no. 000000000012266

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,679
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 880-PA 880
CrossesRauchtown Creek
LocationBig Rock
RouteState Highway 880
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09842, -77.24247
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,679 (2024)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek?

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

Who owns SR 880-PA 880 over Rauchtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.