US Bridges

Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI E of SR 3021 · Structure no. 000000000047712

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMars Crider Road
CrossesTributary to Kaufman Run
Location0.7 MI E of SR 3021
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69153, -80.06306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Mars Crider Road over Tributary to Kaufman Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.