US Bridges

SR0038 over Pine Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · SW of Boydstown · Structure no. 000000000007812

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0038 over Pine Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0038 over Pine Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 96 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 5,188 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,781 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0038
CrossesPine Run
LocationSW of Boydstown
RouteState Highway 38
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92507, -79.87261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,188 (2024)
Projected traffic8,781 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0038 over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR0038 over Pine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR0038 over Pine Run carry?

About 5,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR0038 over Pine Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR0038 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.