US Bridges

SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · South of Mars · Structure no. 000000000007905

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,796 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0228
CrossesBreakneck Creek
LocationSouth of Mars
RouteState Highway 228
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69037, -80.00579
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,982 (2024)
Projected traffic40,796 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0228 over Breakneck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek carry?

About 20,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 0228 over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.