US Bridges

SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Delaware Township · Structure no. 000000000025912

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 1008 District R
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationDelaware Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.34979, -80.27302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2024)
Projected traffic931 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1008 District R over Otter 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 District R over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.