US Bridges

SR0228 over Glade Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · East of Mars · Structure no. 000000000069894

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,958
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0228 over Glade Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0228 over Glade Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 17,958 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,635 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0228
CrossesGlade Run
LocationEast of Mars
RouteState Highway 228
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69856, -79.95492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck80 ft (24.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,958 (2024)
Projected traffic16,635 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR0228 over Glade Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0228 over Glade 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 SR0228 over Glade Run carry?

About 17,958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR0228 over Glade Run?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR0228 over Glade Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.