US Bridges

Wallace City RD over Brush Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000003642

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace City RD over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wallace City RD over Brush Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace City RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1000 Ft South of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 989
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.73571, -80.18119
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2024)
Projected traffic1,271 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace City RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace City RD over Brush 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wallace City RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wallace City RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace City RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.