T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · .25 MI SW of Grewick RD · Structure no. 000000000008162
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 104 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns T-538 Squaw Valley over Lowrey Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.