US Bridges

SR3014 over Breakneck Creek

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Callery Boro · Structure no. 000000000008077

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3014 over Breakneck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR3014 over Breakneck Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3014
CrossesBreakneck Creek
LocationCallery Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74141, -80.0343
Functional classUrban Local

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2023)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$595,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3014 over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3014 over Breakneck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR3014 over Breakneck Creek carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3014 over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR3014 over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.