US Bridges

T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Powell Road · Structure no. 000000000008144

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2030. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesT-301 Powell Road
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationPowell Road
RouteCity Street 0T300
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71953, -80.14336
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic323 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-301 Powell Road over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.