US Bridges

SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Nolf Corners · Structure no. 000000000007929

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 13,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,493 by 2032. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0356 Nb&sb
CrossesSR0028 Nb&sb
LocationNolf Corners
RouteState Highway 356
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69094, -79.70951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,222 (2024)
Projected traffic15,493 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb carry?

About 13,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR0356 Nb&sb over SR0028 Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.