US Bridges

SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek

Poor

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Sheffield Township · Structure no. 000000000034067

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 3 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 666 D.Zeis Hwy.
CrossesOver Tionesta Creek
LocationSheffield Township
RouteState Highway 666
Coordinates41.63669, -79.04334
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2024)
Projected traffic820 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 666 D.Zeis Hwy. over Over Tionesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.