US Bridges

Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Twp 1 M E TR 196 · Structure no. 000000000035663

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 343 Btrnt R
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationSterling Twp 1 M E TR 196
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33195, -75.37585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 343 Btrnt R over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.