T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft East of SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000008155
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T-397 Hutchman RD over Breakneck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.