US Bridges

SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Twp 1M S SR 3002 · Structure no. 000000000035491

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,949 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0196 TR 196
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationSterling Twp 1M S SR 3002
RouteState Highway 196
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32626, -75.39218
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2023)
Projected traffic1,949 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0196 TR 196 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0196 TR 196 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.