US Bridges

T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI E Int. SR1015&T570 · Structure no. 000000000008195

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-691 Mcshane RD
CrossesLittle Buffalo Run
Location3/4 MI E Int. SR1015&T570
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8559, -79.76087
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-691 Mcshane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-691 Mcshane RD over Little Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.