US Bridges

SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Tp .3M S SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000035458

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,508
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0191 TR 191
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationSterling Tp .3M S SR 3003
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.34463, -75.36291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2024)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0191 TR 191 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.