US Bridges

T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.

Poor

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Pittsfield Township · Structure no. 000000000034269

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-441 Barton Road
CrossesOver Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.
LocationPittsfield Township
RouteCity Street 7216
Coordinates41.84339, -79.38934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-441 Barton Road over Over Lt.Brokenstraw Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.