US Bridges

SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 50FT W SR 1006 Intersec. · Structure no. 000000000046841

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,887 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,334 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0268
CrossesS. Branch Bear Creek
Location50FT W SR 1006 Intersec.
RouteState Highway 268
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01664, -79.71738
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,887 (2024)
Projected traffic4,334 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 0268 over S. Branch Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear Creek carry?

About 3,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0268 over S. Branch Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.