US Bridges

Butler ST over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Autozone · Structure no. 000000000001953

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler ST over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butler ST over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 98 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 7,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,197 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesButler ST
CrossesPine Creek
LocationAt Autozone
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50153, -79.94461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,002 (2024)
Projected traffic16,197 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler ST over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Butler ST over Pine 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 Butler ST over Pine Creek carry?

About 7,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler ST over Pine Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Butler ST over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.