US Bridges

Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 100 S of SR3012 · Structure no. 000000000017093

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYuras Farm Road
CrossesBrowns Run
Location100 S of SR3012
RouteCity Street 0T439
Coordinates39.86652, -79.8831
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yuras Farm Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Yuras Farm Road over Browns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.