US Bridges

SR3003 over Butcher Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · South of Butler · Structure no. 000000000008060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,679
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3003 over Butcher Run is a steel culvert carrying SR3003 over Butcher Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR3003
CrossesButcher Run
LocationSouth of Butler
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.83756, -79.90231
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2024)
Projected traffic2,232 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR3003 over Butcher Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3003 over Butcher Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR3003 over Butcher Run carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR3003 over Butcher Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns SR3003 over Butcher Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.