US Bridges

T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI NW of Beaver ST · Structure no. 000000000008154

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT-352 Forsythe RD
CrossesKaufman Run
Location0.8 MI NW of Beaver ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70496, -80.03358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-352 Forsythe RD over Kaufman Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.