US Bridges

Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · Brown & S. 3rd ST Lwbg · Structure no. 000000000033615

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,994
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,005 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrown & S 3rd Sts.
CrossesLimestone Run
LocationBrown & S. 3rd ST Lwbg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96056, -76.88074
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2023)
Projected traffic3,005 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brown & S 3rd Sts. over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.