US Bridges

SR 0993 over Brush Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · North Huntingdon Township · Structure no. 000000000036345

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0993 over Brush Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SR 0993 over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 124 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 3,368 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,003 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0993
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationNorth Huntingdon Township
RouteState Highway 993
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36939, -79.74899
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,368 (2024)
Projected traffic7,003 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0993 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is SR 0993 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0993 over Brush Creek carry?

About 3,368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0993 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 0993 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.