US Bridges

SR0258 over Wolf Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Christleys Mills NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000007913

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0258 over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0258 over Wolf Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,957 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0258
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationChristleys Mills NO.2
RouteState Highway 258
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07741, -80.07339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,957 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0258 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR0258 over Wolf Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR0258 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR0258 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR0258 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.