US Bridges

Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 300N.OF Inter W/Sr 4012 · Structure no. 000000000003754

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru is a concrete slab carrying Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPark RD
CrossesBr.South Branch Brady Ru
Location300N.OF Inter W/Sr 4012
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72506, -80.36895
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2024)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru 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 Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Park RD over Br.South Branch Brady Ru?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.