US Bridges

SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Mars Boro · Structure no. 000000000008079

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 7,468 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,759 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesSR3015
CrossesTrib to Breakneck Creek
LocationMars Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.69526, -80.00953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,468 (2024)
Projected traffic8,759 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek carry?

About 7,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR3015 over Trib to Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.