US Bridges

SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Irwin Township · Structure no. 000000000033642

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,606
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008 in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,606 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,474 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 New Route 8
CrossesOver SR 6008
LocationIrwin Township
RouteState Highway 8
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23097, -79.95491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,606 (2024)
Projected traffic6,474 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008 carry?

About 5,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 New Route 8 over Over SR 6008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.