US Bridges

Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South of RT119-906 Junct · Structure no. 000000000057672

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,253
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run in Fayette 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 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 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesButtermore Blvd
CrossesWhites Run
LocationSouth of RT119-906 Junct
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03695, -79.57806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,253 (2022)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run built?

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

What condition is Buttermore Blvd over Whites 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run carry?

About 2,253 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buttermore Blvd over Whites Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.