US Bridges

T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI S of Glen Eden RD · Structure no. 000000000048258

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,418
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-301 Powell Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Glen Eden RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71874, -80.14341
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,418 (2015)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 3,418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T-301 Powell Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.