US Bridges

SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cherrytree Twp · Structure no. 000000000046620

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,761
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,761 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,179 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 0008
CrossesCherrytree Run
LocationCherrytree Twp
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates41.5365, -79.71559
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,761 (2024)
Projected traffic5,179 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run carry?

About 3,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0008 over Cherrytree Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.