US Bridges

Pa 36 over Brubaker Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi.S.Of Clear Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000008363

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Brubaker Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 36 over Brubaker Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesBrubaker Run
Location1.8 Mi.S.Of Clear Co.Line
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69987, -78.69311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2024)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2040
Trucks11%
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

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 Brubaker Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 36 over Brubaker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Brubaker Run carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Brubaker Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Pa 36 over Brubaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.