Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · Near Braznell · Structure no. 000000000017118
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2 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, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Braznell Hill RD over Redstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.