US Bridges

SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb

Poor

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Clinton Township · Structure no. 000000000033726

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 208
CrossesOver SR 80 Eb/Wb
LocationClinton Township
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates41.19894, -79.90106
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2024)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb 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 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 208 over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.