SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadButler County, Pennsylvania · Bruin NO.5 · Structure no. 000000000007984
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1004 over South Branch Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.