T-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · 0.05 MI S of Hutchman RD · Structure no. 000000000008158
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-396 Clay Ave Ext 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-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-396 Clay Ave Ext over Breakneck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.