US Bridges

Old Butler RD over Big Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 500 NW of Dougherty RD · Structure no. 000000000045821

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Butler RD over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Butler RD over Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Butler RD
CrossesBig Run
Location500 NW of Dougherty RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.98417, -80.30334
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2014)
Projected traffic435 by 2034
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Butler RD over Big Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Butler RD over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Butler RD over Big Run carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Butler RD over Big Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Butler RD over Big Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.