US Bridges

Brooks State House over Brooks Run

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Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of SR 872 · Structure no. 000000000008967

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Brooks State House over Brooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks State House over Brooks Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks State House
CrossesBrooks Run
Location1 MI SW of SR 872
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4173, -78.0431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks State House over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks State House over Brooks 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 Brooks State House over Brooks Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Brooks State House over Brooks Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks State House over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.