US Bridges

Brandt School RD over Fish Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · FH01 Fish Run No. 1 · Structure no. 000000000002727

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,549
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandt School RD over Fish Run is a steel culvert carrying Brandt School RD over Fish Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2023. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandt School RD
CrossesFish Run
LocationFH01 Fish Run No. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59259, -80.07566
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,549 (2005)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2023
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandt School RD over Fish Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandt School RD over Fish Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brandt School RD over Fish Run carry?

About 3,549 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brandt School RD over Fish Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Brandt School RD over Fish Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.