Fifth Street over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fifth Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036989
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fifth Street over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2008. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Street over Brush Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over Brush Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.