T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run
PoorButler County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI E of S.R. 1015 · Structure no. 000000000039985
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
| 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-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns T-570 Old RTE 422 over Little Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.