US Bridges

SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Criders Corners · Structure no. 000000000041062

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 42,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,494 by 2032. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 0228 EB & WB
CrossesI-79 Nb&sb & SR9479
LocationCriders Corners
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates40.68518, -80.09541
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,813 (2024)
Projected traffic51,494 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 carry?

About 42,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0228 EB & WB over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.