US Bridges

T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run

PoorPosted for load

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.W.Of East Freedom · Structure no. 000000000005920

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT352 Butler Hlw RD
CrossesSouth Dry Run
Location2 Mi.W.Of East Freedom
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.35466, -78.46648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic354 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$723,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T352 Butler Hlw RD over South Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.