Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek
FairFayette County, Pennsylvania · Brownsville Avenue Br · Structure no. 000000000017164
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2020. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.