US Bridges

SR0259 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Brush Valley NO.8 · Structure no. 000000000019076

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0259 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0259 over Little Brush Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0259
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
LocationBrush Valley NO.8
RouteState Highway 259
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53872, -79.0597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2023)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0259 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0259 over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR0259 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR0259 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR0259 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.