US Bridges

SR0028 over SR2017

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · West of Freeport · Structure no. 000000000007808

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0028 over SR2017 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0028 over SR2017 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 8,801 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0028
CrossesSR2017
LocationWest of Freeport
RouteState Highway 28
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67599, -79.7137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,801 (2023)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0028 over SR2017 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0028 over SR2017 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR0028 over SR2017 carry?

About 8,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR0028 over SR2017?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR0028 over SR2017?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.