US Bridges

SR0228 over B&le RR

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · East of Glade Mills · Structure no. 000000000007910

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0228 over B&le RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0228 over B&le RR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 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 7,405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,611 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR0228
CrossesB&le RR
LocationEast of Glade Mills
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates40.72109, -79.8458
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,405 (2024)
Projected traffic9,611 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR0228 over B&le RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR0228 over B&le 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR0228 over B&le RR carry?

About 7,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0228 over B&le RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR0228 over B&le RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.