US Bridges

SR 1008 over Peters Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000034790

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1008 over Peters Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,129 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 1008
CrossesPeters Creek
LocationUnion Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.25782, -79.98866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,676 (2024)
Projected traffic2,129 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SR 1008 over Peters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Peters Creek carry?

About 1,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.