Brightwell Drive over Downers Run
PoorFayette County, Pennsylvania · Johnson Hollow & SR 4044 · Structure no. 000000000017168
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brightwell Drive over Downers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brightwell Drive over Downers Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brightwell Drive over Downers Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Brightwell Drive over Downers 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Brightwell Drive over Downers Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brightwell Drive over Downers Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Brightwell Drive over Downers Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.