US Bridges

14th Street over Brush Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 14th St. over Brush Run · Structure no. 000000000044417

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street over Brush Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying 14th Street over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries14th Street
CrossesBrush Run
Location14th St. over Brush Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50496, -78.38732
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2021)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th Street over Brush Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 14th Street over Brush Run carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 14th Street over Brush Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Street over Brush Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.