Parker Street over Bear Creek
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI from Int W/ SR0268 · Structure no. 000000000008314
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parker Street over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parker Street over Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parker Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Parker Street over Bear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Parker Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Parker Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Parker Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.