SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · State Game Lands 95 · Structure no. 000000000007920
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 847
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,103 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek carry?
About 847 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR0268 over North Branch Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.