US Bridges

SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Wahlville NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000039648

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0528
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
LocationWahlville NO.1
RouteState Highway 528
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80369, -80.05406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic963 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR0528 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.