US Bridges

SR 8007 over SW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton Borough · Structure no. 000000000037033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,792
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 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 4,792 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,298 by 2032. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 8007
CrossesSW Pa R/R & Sewickley Ck
LocationNew Stanton Borough
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.22167, -79.73333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,792 (2024)
Projected traffic6,298 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.