Adams Avenue over Brush Run
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · Cannonsburg East Side · Structure no. 000000000035375
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Avenue over Brush Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Avenue over Brush Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2016. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adams Avenue over Brush Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Adams Avenue over Brush Run 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 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Avenue over Brush Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Adams Avenue over Brush Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Avenue over Brush Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.