US Bridges

SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036116

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 9,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,618 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0130
CrossesBranch of Brush Creek
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 130
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32782, -79.5902
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,328 (2023)
Projected traffic14,618 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0130 over Branch of Brush 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek carry?

About 9,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0130 over Branch of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.