Township Road 616 over Browns Run
PoorGreene County, Pennsylvania · West of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000018517
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1919
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 616 over Browns Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 616 over Browns Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1919, so it is 117 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2011. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 616 over Browns Run built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1919.
What condition is Township Road 616 over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 616 over Browns Run carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Township Road 616 over Browns Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 616 over Browns Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.