US Bridges

Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Heidelberg-Scott Twp Line · Structure no. 000000000000704

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 9,573 by 2032. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationHeidelberg-Scott Twp Line
RouteState Highway 50
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39439, -80.08734
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,228 (2024)
Projected traffic9,573 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.