US Bridges

Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch)

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004009 Bradys Run Park · Structure no. 000000000003847

Built
1856
169 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1856 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 169 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Access RD
CrossesBrady Run (s Branch)
Location004009 Bradys Run Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.73188, -80.33936
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch) built?

It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch) carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Park Access RD over Brady Run (s Branch)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.