US Bridges

SR 0038 over Connoquessing Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI N SR 68 Intersect. · Structure no. 000000000055952

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0038 over Connoquessing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0038 over Connoquessing Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,188 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,781 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0038
CrossesConnoquessing Creek
Location3.5 MI N SR 68 Intersect.
RouteState Highway 38
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92126, -79.87911
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,188 (2024)
Projected traffic8,781 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 0038 over Connoquessing Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0038 over Connoquessing 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does SR 0038 over Connoquessing Creek carry?

About 5,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0038 over Connoquessing Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0038 over Connoquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.