US Bridges

West Penn Street over Sullivan Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Btw West Penn & Miller ST · Structure no. 000000000069539

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Penn Street over Sullivan Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Penn Street over Sullivan Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Penn Street
CrossesSullivan Run
LocationBtw West Penn & Miller ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86544, -79.90609
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Penn Street over Sullivan Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Penn Street 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does West Penn Street over Sullivan Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Penn Street over Sullivan Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West Penn Street over Sullivan Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.