US Bridges

Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · South Park · Structure no. 000000000044979

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,448
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,448 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrownsville RD Ext
CrossesPiney Fork
LocationSouth Park
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.28697, -79.99623
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,448 (2024)
Projected traffic4,861 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork carry?

About 5,448 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Brownsville RD Ext over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.