16th Street over Brush Run
PoorPosted for loadBlair County, Pennsylvania · 16th ST @ Brush Run · Structure no. 000000000005980
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 16th Street over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Brush Run built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Brush Run carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Brush Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Brush Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.