US Bridges

SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000016916

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 109 years old, older 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3013
CrossesNorth Branch Browns Run
LocationGerman Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87472, -79.85986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2024)
Projected traffic830 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 3013 over North Branch Browns 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3013 over North Branch Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.