US Bridges

Pa 36 over Little Brubaker Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi.S.Of Clear Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000008364

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Little Brubaker Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 36 over Little Brubaker Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 92 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 and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 36
CrossesLittle Brubaker Run
Location1.4 Mi.S.Of Clear Co.Line
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70611, -78.69477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed18 mi (29 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$621,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Little Brubaker Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pa 36 over Little 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 Little Brubaker Run carry?

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

How long is Pa 36 over Little Brubaker Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Little Brubaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.