US Bridges

Brookland RD over Buckseller Run

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N Walton · Structure no. 000000000053977

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookland RD over Buckseller Run is a concrete culvert carrying Brookland RD over Buckseller Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesBrookland RD
CrossesBuckseller Run
Location2 MI N Walton
RouteState Highway 449
Coordinates41.81302, -77.78845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic633 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookland RD over Buckseller Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookland RD over Buckseller 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brookland RD over Buckseller Run carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Brookland RD over Buckseller Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brookland RD over Buckseller Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).