US Bridges

Blackhawk Road over Brush Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 150 SW Watts Mill RD · Structure no. 000000000053556

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhawk Road over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackhawk Road over Brush Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackhawk Road
CrossesBrush Run
Location150 SW Watts Mill RD
RouteState Highway 251
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76151, -80.49266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2024)
Projected traffic1,678 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackhawk Road over Brush Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackhawk Road over Brush Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Blackhawk Road over Brush Run carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Blackhawk Road over Brush Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Blackhawk Road over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.