US Bridges

SR 1010 over Bear Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 2.3 MI E SR 38 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000054531

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1010 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1010 over Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1010
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.3 MI E SR 38 Inter.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82584, -79.79264
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2024)
Projected traffic496 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1010 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1010 over 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1010 over Bear Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1010 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1010 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.