US Bridges

West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · N of Rider Church RD · Structure no. 000000000054109

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,384
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWest Sunbury RD
CrossesTrib to Stony Run
LocationN of Rider Church RD
RouteState Highway 308
Coordinates40.95236, -79.90045
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,384 (2023)
Projected traffic4,861 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run carry?

About 3,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Sunbury RD over Trib to Stony Run?

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