US Bridges

SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · W.Of Slippery Rock · Structure no. 000000000008127

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR4007
CrossesSlippery Rock Creek
LocationW.Of Slippery Rock
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.03631, -80.10906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2024)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR4007 over Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.