US Bridges

SR0138 over B&le Railroad

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Euclid · Structure no. 000000000007895

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR0138 over B&le Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0138 over B&le Railroad in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0138
CrossesB&le Railroad
LocationEuclid
RouteState Highway 138
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9928, -79.9302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2024)
Projected traffic1,548 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0138 over B&le Railroad built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR0138 over B&le Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR0138 over B&le Railroad carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR0138 over B&le Railroad?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR0138 over B&le Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.