US Bridges

SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton Borough · Structure no. 000000000037031

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
573 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,023 by 2032. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 8007
CrossesSW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck
LocationNew Stanton Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.22381, -79.59136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length573 ft (174.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,023 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck?

The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.