US Bridges

T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI from Int W/T595 · Structure no. 000000000008192

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run is a concrete other carrying T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-631 Dalmagro RD
CrossesLittle Buffalo Run
Location0.5 MI from Int W/T595
RouteCity Street 0T631
Coordinates40.86829, -79.73917
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-631 Dalmagro RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-631 Dalmagro RD over Little Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.