US Bridges

SR 0228 over Buff & Pitt RR

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI E SR 3015 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048069

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0228 over Buff & Pitt RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0228 over Buff & Pitt RR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,398 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0228
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
Location0.1 MI E SR 3015 Inter.
RouteState Highway 228
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69054, -80.00478
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,982 (2024)
Projected traffic20,398 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0228 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0228 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 20,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0228 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0228 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.