US Bridges

T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 MI SW of Whitestown · Structure no. 000000000008216

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR is a concrete other carrying T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-431 Whitestown
CrossesLittl Connoquenessing CR
Location2.0 MI SW of Whitestown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86574, -80.00423
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-431 Whitestown over Littl Connoquenessing CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.