US Bridges

SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Manor Borough · Structure no. 000000000036363

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0993
CrossesBranch of Brush Creek
LocationManor Borough
RouteState Highway 993
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34224, -79.66362
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2023)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0993 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0993 over Branch of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.