US Bridges

SR 168 over Edwards Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 600 East of SR 18 · Structure no. 000000000045624

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Edwards Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 168 over Edwards Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 168
CrossesEdwards Run
Location600 East of SR 18
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates40.92122, -80.37433
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,051 (2024)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 168 over Edwards Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over Edwards 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Edwards Run carry?

About 3,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Edwards Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Edwards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.