US Bridges

SR 168 over CSX Railroad

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 230 Ft East of SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000046257

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 over CSX Railroad in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,113 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location230 Ft East of SR 3015
RouteState Highway 168
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9279, -80.36714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,194 (2024)
Projected traffic4,113 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over CSX Railroad 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does SR 168 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.