US Bridges

SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Howe Township · Structure no. 000000000052430

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesSR 666 D Zeis HWY
CrossesPorcupine Run
LocationHowe Township
RouteState Highway 666
Coordinates41.61268, -79.16492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed67.1 mi (108 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 Porcupine Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run carry?

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

How long is SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Porcupine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.