T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI West of SR 1011 · Structure no. 000000000008271
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-617 Love Road over Thorn Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.