US Bridges

SR 0031 over Brush Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000035981

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0031 over Brush Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0031 over Brush Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 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 9,597 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,173 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0031
CrossesBrush Run
LocationMount Pleasant Township
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14456, -79.50902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,597 (2024)
Projected traffic12,173 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0031 over Brush Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0031 over Brush Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0031 over Brush Run carry?

About 9,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0031 over Brush Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0031 over Brush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.