SR0008 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · Mcbride SB · Structure no. 000000000007778
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,105
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
SR0008 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0008 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 8,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,028 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR0008 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is SR0008 SB 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 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek carry?
About 8,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR0008 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR0008 SB over B&le RR & Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.