US Bridges

SR 0993 over Brush Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · North Huntingdon Township · Structure no. 000000000036352

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0993 over Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0993 over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 88 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 4,135 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,133 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0993
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationNorth Huntingdon Township
RouteState Highway 993
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34387, -79.72462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,135 (2023)
Projected traffic7,133 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0993 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0993 over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0993 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0993 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.