US Bridges

Pa 36 over Brush Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Village of Lakemont · Structure no. 000000000054752

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 36 over Brush Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,758 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,747 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 36
CrossesBrush Run
LocationVillage of Lakemont
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.4645, -78.39576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,758 (2024)
Projected traffic15,747 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 36 over Brush Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 36 over Brush Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Brush Run carry?

About 11,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Brush Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.