SR2012 over Thorn Creek
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · West Saxonburg · Structure no. 000000000008043
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,448
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2012 over Thorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2012 over Thorn Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 4,448 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR2012 over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2012 over Thorn 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SR2012 over Thorn Creek carry?
About 4,448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR2012 over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR2012 over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.