T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI SE of SR 0422 · Structure no. 000000000008189
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run is a concrete other carrying T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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 125 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-578 Shuler Road over Little Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.