US Bridges

SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Brush VALLEYNO.6 · Structure no. 000000000019074

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0259
CrossesTrib to Brush Creek
LocationBrush VALLEYNO.6
RouteState Highway 259
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51819, -79.08135
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR0259 over Trib to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.