US Bridges

SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Mead Township · Structure no. 000000000034006

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 59 Kinzua Lane
CrossesOver Brown Run
LocationMead Township
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.82192, -79.10725
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2024)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 Kinzua Lane over Over Brown Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.