US Bridges

Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Pelipetz Drive Bridge · Structure no. 000000000044334

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPelipetz Drive
CrossesBrush Run Creek
LocationPelipetz Drive Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28595, -80.09944
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic72 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pelipetz Drive over Brush Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.