US Bridges

SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Dunkard Township · Structure no. 000000000018267

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2008
CrossesDunkard Creek
LocationDunkard Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74789, -79.97925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.