US Bridges

SR 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 2.4MI E SR 308 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000046735

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0138
CrossesS Br Slippery Rock Creek
Location2.4MI E SR 308 Inter.
RouteState Highway 138
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02499, -79.85664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0138 over S Br 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0138 over S Br Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.