T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · Btw T497 & T832 · Structure no. 000000000008280
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek 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-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-566 Winters RD over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.