US Bridges

Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 100 NW Twp RD 301 · Structure no. 000000000054254

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrady Run Road
CrossesS. Branch Brady Run
Location100 NW Twp RD 301
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72298, -80.40821
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brady Run Road over S. Branch Brady Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.