US Bridges

Campground Road over Brush Run

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Shenango Day Use Area · Structure no. CEPLRPPA3197501

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Campground Road over Brush Run is a steel culvert carrying Campground Road over Brush Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground Road
CrossesBrush Run
LocationShenango Day Use Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30034, -80.43393
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Road over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Road over Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Campground Road over Brush Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Campground Road over Brush Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Road over Brush Run?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).