US Bridges

SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · James City · Structure no. 000000000015517

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,804
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66-PA 66
CrossesS Br Tionesta Creek
LocationJames City
RouteState Highway 66
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.59972, -78.8417
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,804 (2024)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek carry?

About 1,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66-PA 66 over S Br Tionesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.