FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUTTERMORE BLVD

Carrying BUTTERMORE BLVD over WHITES RUN

SOUTH OF RT119-906 JUNCT, Fayette, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUTTERMORE BLVD

The BUTTERMORE BLVD bridge in Fayette, Pennsylvania carries BUTTERMORE BLVD over WHITES RUN. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,110 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BUTTERMORE BLVD compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Pennsylvania bridges
341
Bridges in Fayette · 57 in Poor condition
BUTTERMORE BLVD 27.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1918
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000017069

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

BUTTERMORE BLVD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BUTTERMORE BLVD against other structures in Fayette and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BUTTERMORE BLVD?

BUTTERMORE BLVD in Fayette, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUTTERMORE BLVD inspected?

BUTTERMORE BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,110 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUTTERMORE BLVD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BUTTERMORE BLVD?

BUTTERMORE BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUTTERMORE BLVD?

BUTTERMORE BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BUTTERMORE BLVD and does age affect safety?

BUTTERMORE BLVD was built in 1918, making it 108 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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