T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR
PoorPosted for loadArmstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Miles West of SR-0268 · Structure no. 000000000003367
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-501 Boltz Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR?
It is owned by the Railroad.