US Bridges

T-565 Golden City over Davis Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR 2012 & T554 · Structure no. 000000000008242

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-565 Golden City over Davis Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-565 Golden City over Davis Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 113 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-565 Golden City
CrossesDavis Run
LocationBtw SR 2012 & T554
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74789, -79.84453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic525 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-565 Golden City over Davis Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is T-565 Golden City over Davis Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-565 Golden City over Davis Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-565 Golden City over Davis Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-565 Golden City over Davis Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.