US Bridges

Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000054052

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run is a concrete culvert carrying Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 912 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrinkerton RD
CrossesBrinker Run
LocationMount Pleasant Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21953, -79.50845
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2024)
Projected traffic997 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brinkerton RD over Brinker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).