US Bridges

13th Street over Brush Run

Poor

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 13th ST @ Brush Run · Structure no. 000000000005978

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,472
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13th Street over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,983 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Street
CrossesBrush Run
Location13th ST @ Brush Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5059, -78.38624
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2023)
Projected traffic1,983 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Street over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street over Brush Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Street over Brush Run carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Brush Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over Brush Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.