US Bridges

SR3021 over Wolfe Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Krochta Bridge · Structure no. 000000000042745

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3021 over Wolfe Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR3021 over Wolfe Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR3021
CrossesWolfe Run
LocationKrochta Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72755, -80.07245
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2023)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR3021 over Wolfe Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3021 over Wolfe Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR3021 over Wolfe Run carry?

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR3021 over Wolfe Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR3021 over Wolfe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.