US Bridges

SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Barkeyville Borough · Structure no. 000000000033640

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 6 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 7,022 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,326 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 Pittsburgh RD
CrossesOver SR 80 Eb/Wb
LocationBarkeyville Borough
RouteState Highway 8
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20158, -79.97456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,022 (2024)
Projected traffic12,326 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb carry?

About 7,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 Pittsburgh RD over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.