US Bridges

SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Circle Drive · Structure no. 000000000000512

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 26,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,854 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0019
CrossesBr.Brush Run
LocationAt Circle Drive
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3067, -80.09388
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,458 (2024)
Projected traffic28,854 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0019 over Br.Brush 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run carry?

About 26,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 0019 over Br.Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.