US Bridges

Chapel DR over Brush Creek

Poor

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 200S.E.OF SR 1012 · Structure no. 000000000003648

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel DR over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chapel DR over Brush Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChapel DR
CrossesBrush Creek
Location200S.E.OF SR 1012
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.81732, -80.25174
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2024)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel DR over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel DR over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel DR over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chapel DR over Brush Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel DR over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.