US Bridges

Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI N of SR 0166 · Structure no. 000000000017088

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShortcut RD T-333
CrossesBrowns Run
Location1.4 MI N of SR 0166
RouteCity Street 0T333
Coordinates39.87173, -79.90741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shortcut RD T-333 over Browns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.