US Bridges

T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.08 MI S of SR 422 · Structure no. 000000000008285

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 118 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 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-584 Geibel RD
CrossesBonnie Brook
Location0.08 MI S of SR 422
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86154, -79.81605
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic325 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-584 Geibel RD over Bonnie Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.