US Bridges

SR3002 over West Butler Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Butler · Structure no. 000000000008059

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3002 over West Butler Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR3002 over West Butler Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,458 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3002
CrossesWest Butler Creek
LocationButler
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85553, -79.91911
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,458 (2024)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3002 over West Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3002 over West Butler 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR3002 over West Butler Creek carry?

About 9,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR3002 over West Butler Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR3002 over West Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.