US Bridges

T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles West of SR28/66 · Structure no. 000000000003399

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2026. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-576 Sloan Road
CrossesBuffalo & Pitt RR
Location2 Miles West of SR28/66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86985, -79.47196
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic280 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-576 Sloan Road over Buffalo & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.