US Bridges

SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Sawyer RD SB · Structure no. 000000000007875

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR3042 (T-357)
CrossesSR0079 SB
LocationSawyer RD SB
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.88763, -80.11911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic266 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3042 (T-357) over SR0079 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.