6th Street over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sixth Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036990
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,564
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street over Brush Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th 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 6th Street over Brush Creek carry?
About 1,564 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over Brush Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.