US Bridges

SR 0008 over Glade Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Near Stone House · Structure no. 000000000007790

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0008 over Glade Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0008 over Glade Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,488 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0008
CrossesGlade Run
LocationNear Stone House
RouteState Highway 8
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02224, -80.00796
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,488 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0008 over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 0008 over Glade Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0008 over Glade Run carry?

About 4,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0008 over Glade Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0008 over Glade Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.