US Bridges

Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run

PoorPosted for load

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi.East of SR 4019 · Structure no. 000000000003757

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShenango RD
CrossesN Br Bradys Run
Location1/4 Mi.East of SR 4019
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.7452, -80.37479
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2023)
Projected traffic677 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shenango RD over N Br Bradys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.