US Bridges

SR 1008 over West Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Rathbun · Structure no. 000000000015668

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over West Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1008 over West Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1008
CrossesWest Creek
LocationRathbun
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48563, -78.43942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$467,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 over West Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 1008 over West Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over West Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over West Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.