US Bridges

Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Pgh Zoo · Structure no. 000000000048912

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,894 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButler ST
CrossesFill Ped Trail
LocationAt Pgh Zoo
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48778, -79.91954
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,090 (2023)
Projected traffic28,894 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail carry?

About 14,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Butler ST over Fill Ped Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.