US Bridges

10th Street over Brush Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 10th ST @ Brush Run · Structure no. 000000000005976

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,151
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 10th Street over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesBrush Run
Location10th ST @ Brush Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.50774, -78.38416
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2024)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 10th Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Brush Run carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Brush Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Brush Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.