US Bridges

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

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Victory Township · Structure no. 000000000033653

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,106
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 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 3,106 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,251 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 8 R C Frame HWY
CrossesOver T-370 Sandy Creek
LocationVictory Township
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.32617, -79.87406
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,106 (2024)
Projected traffic4,251 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
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 3,106 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 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 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.