Main Street over B&p Railroad
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Main Street · Structure no. 000000000008321
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Main Street over B&p Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over B&p Railroad in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 109 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 4 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2022. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 Main Street over B&p Railroad built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Main Street over B&p Railroad 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over B&p Railroad carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Main Street over B&p Railroad?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over B&p Railroad?
It is owned by the Railroad.