US Bridges

Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 400 West of Twp RD 376 · Structure no. 000000000035272

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2013. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLindsay Br (T-541)
CrossesBuck Run
Location400 West of Twp RD 376
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16327, -80.43168
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1990)
Projected traffic30 by 2013
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck 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 Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsay Br (T-541) over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.