US Bridges

West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.04 MI W of Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000052609

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run is a concrete culvert carrying West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest New Castle ST
CrossesSullivan Run
Location0.04 MI W of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86208, -79.90298
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run built?

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

What condition is West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West New Castle ST over Sullivan Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.