T-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadButler County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI S of SR 1010 · Structure no. 000000000008211
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 122 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. 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 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is T-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek 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-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek?
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-712 Troutman RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.