US Bridges

Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Thompsonville Arch · Structure no. 000000000035323

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2013. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCamp Lane TR986
CrossesBrush Run Creek
LocationThompsonville Arch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.29144, -80.10804
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2005)
Projected traffic490 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Lane TR986 over Brush Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.