US Bridges

Pa 36 over Brush Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Hollidaysburg Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000005557

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,898
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Brush Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 36 over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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 11,898 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,026 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesBrush Run
LocationHollidaysburg Boro Line
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43949, -78.39249
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,898 (2024)
Projected traffic16,026 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pa 36 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Brush Run carry?

About 11,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Brush Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.