US Bridges

Valley Road over Brush Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 300 South of SR 980 · Structure no. 000000000070449

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Brush Run is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Road over Brush Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesBrush Run
Location300 South of SR 980
RouteCounty Highway 671
Coordinates40.27383, -80.19175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2024)
Projected traffic563 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Brush Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road 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 Valley Road over Brush Run carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Brush Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.