US Bridges

SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Sedwicks Mill · Structure no. 000000000046145

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 0038
CrossesS Fork Lit Scrubgrass
LocationSedwicks Mill
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates41.16483, -79.78518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,363 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0038 over S Fork Lit Scrubgrass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.