US Bridges

Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004045 T-549 New Sew Twp · Structure no. 000000000003877

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarkins Mill Road
CrossesBrush Creek Branch
Location004045 T-549 New Sew Twp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72815, -80.16181
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic116 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harkins Mill Road over Brush Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.