US Bridges

SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 800 E of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000068917

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,202 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0228
CrossesCool Springs Drive
Location800 E of SR 0079
RouteU.S. Route 228
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68541, -80.09196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,202 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m).

Who owns SR 0228 over Cool Springs Drive?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.