US Bridges

SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass

Poor

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Scrubgrass Township · Structure no. 000000000033730

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass is a concrete culvert carrying SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 208 Emlenton RD
CrossesOver Little Scrubgrass
LocationScrubgrass Township
RouteState Highway 208
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19071, -79.78375
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2024)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m).

Who owns SR 208 Emlenton RD over Over Little Scrubgrass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.