US Bridges

SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000016540

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,606
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 14,606 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,301 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0021
CrossesBrowns Run & Abnd R/R
LocationGerman Township
RouteState Highway 21
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86488, -79.89402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,606 (2024)
Projected traffic15,301 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R carry?

About 14,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0021 over Browns Run & Abnd R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.