US Bridges

SR0528 over Lake Arthur

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · East Lake Arthur · Structure no. 000000000007978

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,497 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0528 over Lake Arthur is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0528 over Lake Arthur in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2032. The structure is 1,497 ft (456.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR0528
CrossesLake Arthur
LocationEast Lake Arthur
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates40.9495, -80.04497
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,497 ft (456.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2023)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0528 over Lake Arthur built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0528 over Lake Arthur 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 SR0528 over Lake Arthur carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0528 over Lake Arthur?

The structure is 1,497 ft (456.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR0528 over Lake Arthur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.