US Bridges

SR0008 over Butcher Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · South of Butler · Structure no. 000000000007780

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,328
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0008 over Butcher Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR0008 over Butcher Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 92 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 22,328 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,358 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0008
CrossesButcher Run
LocationSouth of Butler
RouteState Highway 8
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84155, -79.91881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,328 (2024)
Projected traffic25,358 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0008 over Butcher Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR0008 over Butcher Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR0008 over Butcher Run carry?

About 22,328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR0008 over Butcher Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR0008 over Butcher Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.