US Bridges

T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N.Of Frankstown · Structure no. 000000000005914

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 43 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT424 Scotch Vly RD
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location.5 Mi.N.Of Frankstown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.45251, -78.35166
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic938 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T424 Scotch Vly RD over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.