US Bridges

SR 4013 over Brace Run

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Morris Township · Structure no. 000000000018445

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4013 over Brace Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 4013 over Brace Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4013
CrossesBrace Run
LocationMorris Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95913, -80.35154
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic172 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4013 over Brace Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4013 over Brace 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4013 over Brace Run carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4013 over Brace Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4013 over Brace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.