US Bridges

SR 8007 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton Borough · Structure no. 000000000037032

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8007 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. is a steel culvert carrying SR 8007 over Branch of 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 4,792 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,298 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8007
CrossesBranch of Sewickley Ck.
LocationNew Stanton Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2232, -79.59694
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,792 (2024)
Projected traffic6,298 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Branch of Sewickley Ck. built?

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

What condition is SR 8007 over Branch of 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 Branch of Sewickley Ck. carry?

About 4,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 8007 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 8007 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.