US Bridges

SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Twp .7 E TR 191 · Structure no. 000000000035441

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 years old, older 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 8,263 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,869 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0084 I-84 EB
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationSterling Twp .7 E TR 191
RouteInterstate 84
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35349, -75.35866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,263 (2024)
Projected traffic11,869 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek carry?

About 8,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0084 I-84 EB over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.