US Bridges

SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Ogle NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000008089

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 10,286 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,721 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR3018
CrossesI-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR
LocationOgle NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.70403, -80.10152
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,286 (2023)
Projected traffic11,721 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR carry?

About 10,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR3018 over I-79 Nb/Sb & TR Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.