Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Heidelberg-Scott Twp Line · Structure no. 000000000000701
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 367 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,228
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,945 by 2032. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek carry?
About 6,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek?
The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.