US Bridges

SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · Village of New Columbia · Structure no. 000000000033390

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008 in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,106 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 Sbl
CrossesOver SR 1008
LocationVillage of New Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04127, -76.87115
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,928 (2024)
Projected traffic14,106 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008 carry?

About 7,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Sbl over Over SR 1008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.