Kings Road over Brush Creek
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · At Int W/Brush Crk RD · Structure no. 000000000036875
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Road over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kings Road over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 105 years old, older 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 3 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kings Road over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Kings 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Kings Road over Brush Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kings Road over Brush Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Road over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.