US Bridges

State Line RD over Brush Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004055 State Line RD · Structure no. 000000000003883

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line RD over Brush Run is a steel truss - thru carrying State Line RD over Brush Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 96 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Line RD
CrossesBrush Run
Location004055 State Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76512, -80.50469
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line RD over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is State Line RD over Brush 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Line RD over Brush Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Line RD over Brush Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns State Line RD over Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.