Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 217011 0.6 MI S / Rt 251 · Structure no. 000000000003884
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Swamp Poodle RD over Brush Run Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.