West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · 25 from Int W/T562 · Structure no. 000000000043453
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 110 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is West Jefferson RD over Thorn 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns West Jefferson RD over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.