US Bridges

Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Connellsville & U. Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000053791

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run is a concrete culvert carrying Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadford RD
CrossesBranch of Galley Run
LocationConnellsville & U. Tyrone
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05382, -79.60424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Broadford RD over Branch of Galley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).