US Bridges

Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 1500 South of SR 4018 · Structure no. 000000000035265

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 87 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrown Bridge TR386
CrossesCross Creek
Location1500 South of SR 4018
RouteCity Street 0T386
Coordinates40.27628, -80.46769
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Bridge TR386 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.