US Bridges

SR 2008 over Jacks Creek

Good

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles North East Wagner · Structure no. 000000000026542

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 over Jacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2008 over Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 389 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 2008
CrossesJacks Creek
Location3 Miles North East Wagner
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.71226, -77.36295
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2024)
Projected traffic400 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$421,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2008 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 2008 over Jacks 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2008 over Jacks Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2008 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.