T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run
PoorFayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000048270
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-456 Desko RD over N. Br of Browns Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.