US Bridges

T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft E of SR 68 · Structure no. 000000000008230

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 123 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-411 Ash Stop Rd.
CrossesConnoquenessing Creek
Location1500 Ft E of SR 68
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78685, -80.02834
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-411 Ash Stop Rd. over Connoquenessing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.