US Bridges

Vances Mill RD over Bute Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · N. Union & Franklin Twps. · Structure no. 000000000053788

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vances Mill RD over Bute Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vances Mill RD over Bute Run in Fayette 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVances Mill RD
CrossesBute Run
LocationN. Union & Franklin Twps.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95155, -79.7295
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic636 by 2037
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Vances Mill RD over Bute Run built?

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

What condition is Vances Mill RD over Bute 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vances Mill RD over Bute Run carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vances Mill RD over Bute Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vances Mill RD over Bute Run?

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