US Bridges

SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Howe Township · Structure no. 000000000017214

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 89 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 666 D Zeis HWY
CrossesOver Minister Creek
LocationHowe Township
RouteState Highway 666
Coordinates41.62101, -79.15319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic267 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Minister Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.