US Bridges

SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek

Poor

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile North East Wagner · Structure no. 000000000026539

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2008
CrossesBranch Jacks Creek
Location2 Mile North East Wagner
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69722, -77.38187
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2024)
Projected traffic295 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2008 over Branch Jacks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 2008 over Branch Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.