US Bridges

SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Victory Township · Structure no. 000000000033651

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
473 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,207 by 2032. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 8 R C Frame HWY
CrossesOver T-370 Sandy Creek
LocationVictory Township
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.32639, -79.8731
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,032 (2024)
Projected traffic4,207 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 R C Frame HWY over Over T-370 Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.