SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · Mcbride NB · Structure no. 000000000007777
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,168
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8,168 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,384 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek carry?
About 8,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR0008 NB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.