US Bridges

T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Ne.Of Hollidaysburg · Structure no. 000000000005905

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT424 Scotch Valley
CrossesBrush Run
Location1 Mi.Ne.Of Hollidaysburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44056, -78.37457
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2024)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T424 Scotch Valley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T424 Scotch Valley over Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.