US Bridges

Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 100E.OF TWP.RD.404 · Structure no. 000000000003744

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrady Run RD
CrossesSouth Branch Brady Run
Location100E.OF TWP.RD.404
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72248, -80.41571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2024)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brady Run RD over South Branch Brady Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.