US Bridges

Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · CC03 Chartiers Crk # 3 · Structure no. 000000000002576

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,642
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 125 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 5 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 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2024. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodmere Av
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationCC03 Chartiers Crk # 3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4398, -80.08078
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,642 (2006)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2024
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Woodmere Av 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 1,642 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmere Av over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.