US Bridges

T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR56 & SR259 · Structure no. 000000000019445

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-617 Claghorn RD
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationBtw SR56 & SR259
RouteCity Street 617
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49676, -79.0751
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is T-617 Claghorn RD over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-617 Claghorn RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.