US Bridges

North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Blaine & Independence Twp · Structure no. 000000000054022

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesNorth RD (sr 0231)
CrossesBrush Run
LocationBlaine & Independence Twp
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates40.19544, -80.44807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North RD (sr 0231) over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).