US Bridges

SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Renfrew · Structure no. 000000000008067

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,863
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,261 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3007
CrossesConnoquenessing Creek
LocationRenfrew
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80596, -79.96534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,863 (2024)
Projected traffic8,261 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3007 over Connoquenessing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek carry?

About 5,863 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR3007 over Connoquenessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.