US Bridges

Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Courtney Mill · Structure no. 000000000008261

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 98 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2026. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 841
CrossesB&le Railroad
LocationCourtney Mill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1203, -80.0383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic280 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 841 over B&le Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.