Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI SW of SR 993 · Structure no. 000000000036869
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mahaffey Hill Road over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.