US Bridges

Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Saxonburg Blvd NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000052589

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,743 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSaxonburg Blvd
CrossesBull Creek
LocationSaxonburg Blvd NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67432, -79.8288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2024)
Projected traffic2,743 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Saxonburg Blvd over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).