US Bridges

T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 500 S of SR 0228 · Structure no. 000000000008266

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 600 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-485 Steiner Br R
CrossesGlade Run
Location500 S of SR 0228
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7234, -79.92031
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-485 Steiner Br R over Glade Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.