US Bridges

Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Harrison City · Structure no. 000000000036874

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run is a concrete slab carrying Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Drive
CrossesTributary to Bushy Run
Location0.5 MI N of Harrison City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36175, -79.6565
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run built?

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

What condition is Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.