US Bridges

Washington Av over Chartiers Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · South End Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000691

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Av over Chartiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Av over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,464 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Av
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationSouth End Bridge
RouteState Highway 50
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35523, -80.11429
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,873 (2023)
Projected traffic25,464 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Av over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Washington Av over Chartiers Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Washington Av over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 25,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Av over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Av over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.