US Bridges

T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI from SR 1010 Int · Structure no. 000000000008166

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-454 Carrara RD
CrossesGlade Run
Location0.25 MI from SR 1010 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.02056, -79.99779
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-454 Carrara RD over Glade Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.