US Bridges

SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run

Poor

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Howe Township · Structure no. 000000000017217

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 666 D Zeis HWY
CrossesOver Upper Sheriff Run
LocationHowe Township
RouteState Highway 666
Coordinates41.61774, -79.11285
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run carry?

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

How long is SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.