US Bridges

Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 200 S.E. of SR 4027 · Structure no. 000000000003494

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,288
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 87 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 17,288 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,185 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Av
CrossesBradys Run Creek
Location200 S.E. of SR 4027
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71511, -80.3055
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,288 (2024)
Projected traffic18,185 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$724,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek carry?

About 17,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Av over Bradys Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.