US Bridges

SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Prospect Road · Structure no. 000000000007976

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR0528
CrossesLit Connoquenessing CR
LocationProspect Road
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates40.82809, -80.04259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2024)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR0528 over Lit Connoquenessing CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.