US Bridges

Pa 271 over Browns Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 Mile South of TR 219 · Structure no. 000000000008515

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 271 over Browns Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 271 over Browns Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,912 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 271
CrossesBrowns Run
Location1.1 Mile South of TR 219
RouteState Highway 271
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63099, -78.77879
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,405 (2023)
Projected traffic3,912 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 271 over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 271 over Browns 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 Pa 271 over Browns Run carry?

About 3,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 271 over Browns Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 271 over Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.