US Bridges

Blackhawk RD over Brush Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Over Brush Run @ Court RD · Structure no. 000000000003608

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,904
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhawk RD over Brush Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Blackhawk RD over Brush Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,904 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackhawk RD
CrossesBrush Run
LocationOver Brush Run @ Court RD
RouteState Highway 251
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75548, -80.45881
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,904 (2024)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackhawk RD over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Blackhawk RD over Brush 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Blackhawk RD over Brush Run carry?

About 1,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blackhawk RD over Brush Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Blackhawk RD over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.