US Bridges

Brownsdale RD over Glade Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Intersect Brownsmill RD · Structure no. 000000000053577

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,988
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsdale RD over Glade Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownsdale RD over Glade Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrownsdale RD
CrossesGlade Run
LocationIntersect Brownsmill RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77845, -80.00935
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2024)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Brownsdale RD over Glade Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsdale RD over Glade 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brownsdale RD over Glade Run carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brownsdale RD over Glade Run?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsdale RD over Glade Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).