T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NW of S.R. 0268 · Structure no. 000000000008274
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns T-731 E. Eldorado over North Branch Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.