US Bridges

SR3015 over Breakneck Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Jones Lane · Structure no. 000000000008080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3015 over Breakneck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR3015 over Breakneck Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,221 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,113 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR3015
CrossesBreakneck Creek
LocationJones Lane
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71108, -80.02023
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.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,221 (2024)
Projected traffic7,113 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR3015 over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3015 over 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 Breakneck Creek carry?

About 6,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3015 over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR3015 over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.